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.
[David Mundell in the Chair]
Professor Richard Ekins, Dr Jonathan Morgan and John Larkin QC gave evidence.
Ahmed Al-Nahhas and Emma Norton gave evidence.
Martha Spurrier and Clive Baldwin gave evidence.
Afternoon
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Chris Parker gave evidence.
Judge Jeff Blackett gave evidence.
[Graham Stringer in the Chair]
Duty to consider derogation from Convention
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
“Within 12 months of this Act coming into force, the Secretary of State shall commission an independent evaluation of access to impartial and independent legal advice for members and former...
Committee membership and attendance (out of 3)
Chairpersons
Members
[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]
