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]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Mr David Crausby in the Chair] I remind the Committee that electronic devices should be turned to silent mode and that refreshments are not allowed during sittings. This is a private...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill. With this it will be convenient to discuss clauses 2 to 4 stand part.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill. With this it will be convenient to discuss clauses 6 and 7 stand part.
Committee membership and attendance (out of 2)
Chairpersons
Members
[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]
