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.
[Martin Vickers in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 22, in clause 1, page 1, line 11, at end insert— “(1A) The Authority must use its power under subsection (1) to issue rules which require— (a) the...
I beg to move amendment 23, in clause 2, page 5, line 9, after “occurrence” insert “and impact”.
[Martin Vickers in the Chair]
Amendment proposed (this day): 23, in clause 2, page 5, line 9, after “occurrence” insert “and impact”.—(Tim Farron.)
I beg to move amendment 13, in clause 3, page 8, line 10, at end insert— “(e) the volume of discharge.”
I beg to move amendment 26, in clause 4, page 10, line 4, leave out— “use that is to be made of” and insert— “priority that is to be given to”.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
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