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.
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I beg to move amendment 85, in clause 51, page 111, line 7, after “authorities” insert “, including academy trusts,”.
With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Clauses 53 and 54 stand part. Schedule 2 stand part. Clause 55 stand part.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I call the Minister to move amendment 93 to clause 59 formally.
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