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.
[Geraint Davies in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 10, in clause 2, page 1, line 14, at end insert “, and ‘(c) to create long term financial returns to its shareholder(s).” It is a pleasure to serve under...
Amendment made: 4, in clause 3, page 2, line 26, at end insert— “(4A) The Treasury must consult the appropriate national authority about any provision which the Treasury proposes to...
I beg to move amendment 19, in clause 4, page 2, line 38, at end insert “and any subsequent, consequential, or relevant correspondence between the Treasury and the Bank.” This...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 12, clause 7, page 3, line 20, leave out “fourteen” and insert “eight”.
[Mr Peter Bone in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 14, in clause 9, page 4, line 14, at end insert— “, and (c) the effectiveness and scale of private and other third-party capital attracted to investments by...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment made: 7, in clause 11, page 5, line 11, leave out subsection (4).—(Andrew Griffith.) This amendment would remove the privilege amendment inserted by the House of Lords.
“(1) The Bank must publish an annual report setting out— (a) the geographical spread of businesses and bodies it invests in, and (b) the ownership of the businesses and bodies it...
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