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.
[Jim sheridan in the Chair]
[Mr Graham Brady in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed,That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 8, in clause 3, page 2, line 2, leave out ‘50’ and insert ‘90’. Amendment 8 is short and simple, but it may require some...
I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 4, page 2, line 9, leave out paragraph (b).
[Mr George Howarth in the Chair]
Amendment proposed this day: 1, in clause 4, page 2, line 9, leave out paragraph (b).—(Mr Hanson.)
I beg to move amendment 9, in clause 5, page 3, line 33, at end add— Good afternoon, Mr Howarth, and may I say how pleased I am that you are in the Chair? The...
I beg to move amendment 10, in clause 6, page 3, line 40, at end add— The amendment is at the heart of clause 6 and seeks to test the definition of the...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill
[Jim Sheridan in the Chair] Written evidence to be reported to the House NI 06 Forum of Private Business NI 07 Her Majesty’s Treasury
I beg to move amendment 11, in clause 8, page 5, line 10, at end add ‘; which will aim to process all such applications within a three month period’.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Brought up, and read the First time.
Brought up, and read the First time.
Committee membership and attendance (out of 4)
Chairpersons
Members
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