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.
[Mrs. Joan Humble in the Chair]
Removal of existing nationality requirements
Power to impose new nationality requirements
[Mrs. Joan Humble in the Chair] The Chairman’sattention having been called to the fact that five Members were not present, she suspended the proceedings.
Power to impose new nationality requirements
Repeals and revocation
Short title, commencement and extent
Repeals and revocation
Committee membership and attendance (out of 2)
Chairpersons
Members
[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]
