Public Bill Committees

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.

  • Local Transport Bill [Lords]

    1st sitting · Tuesday, 22 April 2008 · 16 speeches

    [David Taylor in the Chair]

    • Clause 3

      26 speeches

      The senior traffic commissioner

  • Local Transport Bill [Lords]

    2nd sitting · Tuesday, 22 April 2008 · 18 speeches

    [Ann Winterton in the Chair] LTB 01 Passenger Transport Executive Group LTB 02 Guide Dogs for the Blind Association LTB 03 Greater Manchester Momentum Group

    • Clause 4

      10 speeches

      Amendments of Schedule 2 to the PPVA 1981

    • Clause 5

      3 speeches

      Transitional provision for existing traffic commissioners etc

    • Clause 8

      37 speeches

      Nature of duty to develop transport policies

  • 3rd sitting · Thursday, 24 April 2008 · 1 speech

    [David Taylor in the Chair]

    • Clause 11

      9 speeches

      Duty to have regard to transport needs of disabled persons

    • Clause 12

      15 speeches

      Development of policies by ITA no longer joint duty with district councils

  • Local Transport Bill [Lords]

    4th sitting · Thursday, 24 April 2008 · 1 speech

    [Ann Winterton in the Chair]

    • Clause 12

      1 speech

      Development of policies by ITA no longer joint duty with district councils

    • Clause 17

      2 speeches

      Effect of scheme: different dates for different facilities or standards etc

    • Clause 18

      20 speeches

      Regulations about schemes which specify frequencies, timings or fares

  • Local Transport Bill [Lords]

    5th sitting · Tuesday, 29 April 2008 · 1 speech

    [Ann Winterton in the Chair]

  • Local Transport Bill [ Lords ]

    6th sitting · Tuesday, 29 April 2008

    [David Taylor in the Chair]

    • Clause 20

      31 speeches

      Notice and consultation requirements

    • Clause 23

      24 speeches

      Practice and procedure of approvals boards for England

  • Local Transport Bill [Lords]

    7th sitting · Tuesday, 6 May 2008 · 2 speeches

    [Ann Winterton in the Chair]

    • None

      13 speeches

      Inquiries by approvals boards for England

    • Clause 29

      7 speeches

      Extension of maximum period of quality contracts

    • None

      7 speeches

      Continuation of scheme for further period

    • Clause 31

      11 speeches

      Approval of continuation of scheme

    • Clause 38

      6 speeches

      Guidance about quality contracts schemes

    • Clause 39

      11 speeches

      Quality contracts: application of TUPE

    • Clause 41

      3 speeches

      Competition scrutiny of functions and agreements relating to buses

  • Local Transport Bill [Lords]

    8th sitting · Tuesday, 6 May 2008

    [David Taylor in the Chair]

    • Clause 41

      6 speeches

      Competition scrutiny of functions and agreements relating to buses

    • Clause 43

      5 speeches

      Determination of applications for registration where restrictions in force

    • Clause 44

      7 speeches

      Applications for registration where quality contracts scheme in force

    • Clause 45

      6 speeches

      Traffic regulation conditions for anticipated traffic problems

    • Clause 47

      4 speeches

      Fees for registration of services

    • Clause 50

      2 speeches

      Carrying of passengers in wheelchairs in vehicles providing local services

    • Clause 51

      3 speeches

      Carrying of passengers in wheelchairs: supplementary provisions

    • Clause 52

      2 speeches

      Permits in relation to use of vehicles by educational and other bodies

    • Clause 54

      14 speeches

      relaxation of rules relating to community bus services

    • Clause 56

      5 speeches

      Traffic commissioners to keep records about such permits

    • Clause 57

      5 speeches

      Attachment of conditions to related licences

    • Clause 58

      7 speeches

      Powers of traffic commissioners where services not operated as registered

    • Clause 59

      9 speeches

      Additional sanctions for failures by bus operators

    • Clause 61

      15 speeches

      Revival of certain powers of PTEs

    • Clause 66

      5 speeches

      Removal of certain disabilities and requirements for consent

    • Clause 68

      23 speeches

      The Public Transport Users’ Committee for England

    • Clause 69

      1 speech

      Power to confer non-rail functions on the Rail Passengers’ Council

    • Clause 70

      6 speeches

      Power to require display of certain information

  • Local Transport Bill [Lords]

    9th sitting · Thursday, 8 May 2008

    [Ann Winterton in the Chair]

    • Clause 75

      4 speeches

      Secretary of State’s power to direct a review: new ITA

    • Clause 76

      5 speeches

      Authorities’ review of arrangements

    • Clause 80

      5 speeches

      Delegation of local authority functions

  • Local Transport Bill [ Lords ]

    10th sitting · Thursday, 8 May 2008 · 3 speeches

    [Ann Winterton in the Chair]

    • Clause 84

      5 speeches

      Dissolution of an integrated transport area

    • Clause 87

      4 speeches

      Procedure for orders under this Chapter

    • Clause 93

      2 speeches

      Limits on power to promote well-being

    • Clause 96

      32 speeches

      Power of ITAs to make charging schemes

    • Clause 97

      30 speeches

      Local charging schemes to implement policies of ITAs

    • Clause 104

      3 speeches

      Abolition of power to require consultation or inquiries for English schemes

    • Clause 106

      5 speeches

      Supplementary provision as to charging schemes

    • Clause 110

      2 speeches

      Power of national authority to require information from charging authorities

    • Clause 115

      10 speeches

      Powers of the National Assembly for Wales

    • Clause 119

      2 speeches

      Disclosure of information relating to foreign-registered vehicles

    • New Clause 13

      2 speeches

      Civil enforcement of traffic contraventions: meaning of “local authority” ‘(1) Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 (c. 18) (civil enforcement of traffic contraventions) is...

    • New Clause 2

      3 speeches

      Bus partnership schemes ‘(1) The Transport Act 2000 is amended as follows. (2) After section 109 (further provision about plans), insert— (3) “109A Bus partnership schemes (1) In...

    • New Clause 5

      0 speeches

      Approval of proposed scheme ‘(1) The Transport Act 2000 is amended as follows. (2) Omit section 126 (approval of proposed scheme). (3) After section 125 insert— “125A Consideration...

    • New Clause 6

      3 speeches

      Cancellation of services where quality contracts scheme proposed ‘(1) The Public Service Vehicles (Registration of Local Services) Regulations 1986 (S.I. 1986/671) are amended as follows....

    • New Clause 7

      3 speeches

      Extension of grant-making powers ‘(1) Section 106 of the TA 1985 (grants for transport facilities and services) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1)(a) after “disabled”,...

    • New Clause 9

      5 speeches

      Congestion charging (airport roads) ‘(1) Section 163 of the Transport Act 2000 is amended as follows. (2) At the end of subsection (3) insert “, or (e) by a designated airport operator...

    • New Clause 10

      3 speeches

      Power to require bus operators to make available information for inspection ‘(1) The appropriate national authority may make regulations requiring bus operators places in such manner as may...

    • New Clause 12

      10 speeches

      Severn Bridge Tolls (non-cash payment) ‘(1) The Severn Bridge Regulations 1993 (SI 1595) are amended as follows. (2) In sub-paragraph 5(1), after “cash” insert “, or by debit...

All bills in this session

Committee membership and attendance (out of 10)

Chairpersons

  • David Taylor (4)
  • Ann Winterton (6)

Members

  • Norman Baker (7)
  • Clive Betts (10)
  • David Kidney (10)
  • Bob Laxton (8)
  • Ian Stewart (10)
  • Graham Stringer (10)
  • Lord Watts (10)
  • Rosie Winterton (10)
  • Greg Knight (9)
  • Kerry McCarthy (10)
  • Douglas Carswell (10)
  • Lee Scott (9)
  • John Leech (6)
  • Jeremy Wright (10)
  • Angela Smith (8)
  • Siân James (10)
  • Stephen Hammond (10)

[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]