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 David Crausby in the Chair]
Before we begin, I have a few preliminary announcements. First, Members may remove their jackets during Committee meetings. Please will all Members ensure that mobile phones, pagers and so on are...
I beg to move amendment 7, in clause 2, page 2, line 6, at end add— ‘(3) The Chancellor of the Exchequer shall review the impact of this measure on anyone who...
[Mr David Crausby in the Chair]
Written evidence to be reported to the House FB01 Dr Julian West
Amendment proposed (this day): 7, in clause 2, page 2, line 6, at end add— ‘(3) The Chancellor of the Exchequer shall review the impact of this measure on...
[Mr David Amess in the Chair]
I will make a few announcements before we start our proceedings. Obviously, we are not used to warm weather in this country, so if people want to remove clothing, within reason, that is perfectly...
I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 4, page 2, line 19, at end add— ‘(4) The Chancellor of the Exchequer shall instruct the Office for Tax...
[Mr David Amess in the Chair]
I have a statement to make. I gather that in the last Division, hon. Members thought that they were voting on whether amendment 1 should be withdrawn—[Hon. Members:...
Amendment proposed (this day): 1, in clause 4, page 2, line 19, at end add— ‘(4) The Chancellor of the Exchequer shall instruct the Office for Tax Simplification to publish by 31...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Committee membership and attendance (out of 4)
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[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]
