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.
[Sir Roger Gale in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 2, page 2, line 7, leav e out— ‘a member of the crew’ and insert— ‘master, first mate or senior...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Committee membership and attendance (out of 1)
Chairpersons
Members
[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]
