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.
[Christina Rees in the Chair]
Stephen Pegge gave evidence.
David Kerr gave evidence.
Dr John Tribe gave evidence.
(Afternoon)
Adrian Blaylock and David Magor gave evidence.
Sarah Pickup gave evidence.
Andrew Agathangelou gave evidence.
Kate Nicholls gave evidence.
Duncan Swift gave evidence.
[Christina Rees in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
“(1) The Secretary of State must, no later than the end of the period of one year after the day on which this Act is passed, lay before Parliament an assessment of the effectiveness of the...
“(1) The Secretary of State must, no later than the end of the period of one year after the day on which sections 2 and 3 come into force, lay before Parliament an assessment of the...
Committee membership and attendance (out of 3)
Chairpersons
Members
[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]
