Previously called Standing Committees, Public Bill Commitees study proposed legislation (Bills) in detail, debating each clause and reporting any amendments to the Commons for further debate.
There are at least 16 MPs on a Committee, and the proportion of parties reflects the House of Commons, so the government always has a majority.
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 9, in clause 1, page 1, line 11, leave out '18' and insert '16'.
[Mr. Eric Illsley in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 31, in clause 2, page 3, line 3, leave out subsection (4B). I see, Mr. Illsley, that you are shaking your head. This morning Mr. Gale gave us the impression that we...
I beg to move amendment No. 32, in clause 3, page 3, line 31, leave out 'the appropriate'.
[Mr. Eric Illsley in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 35, in clause 3, page 4, line 22, at end insert— '(d) a prison officer'. This is a probing amendment. Subsection (6) defines ''appropriate officer'' as: ''a...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 36, in page 5, line 22, leave out from 'officer' to 'has'. I am getting tired of hearing my own voice, Mr. Illsley, for which I apologise; I hope that other hon....
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 41, in clause 5, page 5, line 42, at end insert— '(d) a purpose built facility for carrying out searches authorised under this legislation'.—[Mrs....
Clause 6 is a mirror of clause 5, save that it relates to Northern Ireland. Matters relating specifically to Northern Ireland are therefore in order for this debate.
I beg to move amendment No. 18, in clause 7, page 8, line 34, after 'A', insert 'or class B'.
I beg to move amendment No. 42, in page 10, line 42, at end add— 'This power can only be exercised where the taking of an x-ray or the carrying out of an ultrasound scan has established...
[Mr. Illsley in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 20, in clause 9, page 11, line 14, after 'person', insert ', who may be his GP,'.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. There might be one or more Divisions in the House this afternoon. That will inevitably intrude upon the time available for debate, and a considerable amount...
Question proposed [this day], That the clause stand part of the Bill. Question again proposed.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 23, in clause 21, page 21, line 8, leave out 'A' and insert 'C'.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
'In Part 1 of Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38) (Class A drugs), in paragraph 1, insert at the appropriate place—''Khat which contains cathinone or...
'(1) Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971[2] (which specifies the drugs which are subject to control under that Act) shall be amended as follows. (2) In paragraph (a) of Part I of that...
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