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.
[Judith Cummins in the Chair]
Professor Malcolm Press gave evidence.
Liz Bromley, Alun Francis and Ellen Thinnesen gave evidence.
Julie Charge and Professor Edward Peck gave evidence.
Sir David Bell and Rachel Sandby-Thomas gave evidence.
[Sir Robert Syms in the Chair]
Matthew Percival and Simon Ashworth gave evidence.
Sir Philip Augar gave evidence.
David Hughes gave evidence.
Dr Elizabeth Norton and Professor Sue Rigby gave evidence.
[Sir Robert Syms in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 3, in clause 1, page 2, line 5, at end insert— “in consultation with relevant higher education sector stakeholders.” This amendment would ensure that in...
[Judith Cummins in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 10, in clause 2, page 6, line 18, after “courses” insert— “which are defined as modules under subsection (6A)”. This amendment would ensure...
I beg to move amendment 12, in clause 3, page 8, line 36, after “may” insert “until 31 January 2024”. This amendment would ensure that the transitional or saving...
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