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.
[Siobhain McDonagh in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 3, in clause 1, page 1, line 3, leav e out “after this Act is passed” and insert “and no later than 30 November...
I beg to move amendment 5, in clause 3, page 3, line 17, aft er “Authority” insert “wholly”. Hon. Members will find the amendment rather hard...
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 6, in clause 6, page 4, line 31, lea ve out “6” and insert “3”. I must confess that I have been following the past...
I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 7, page 4, line 38, at end insert— “(1A) The Secretary of State shall within six months of the passing of this Act...
Committee membership and attendance (out of 1)
Chairpersons
Members
[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]
