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.
[Ms Nadine Dorries in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 1, page 1, line 18, at end insert— “(3B) The proportion of regular forces serving on a part-time basis in any single...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 2, in clause 3, page 2, line 21, at end insert— “(3A) Prior to making any regulations under subsection (3), the Secretary of...
“(1) Nothing in this Act shall affect the ability of persons serving with a regular force to avail themselves of the flexible working options provided for in Chapter 1 of Joint Service...
“(1) The Secretary of State must include the number of personnel who are serving part-time in the monthly UK armed forces service personnel statistics. (2) The Secretary of State must...
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