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.
[Mr. George Stevenson in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill. The Chairman: With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: New clause 2—Status of charitable societies to appear on...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill. Mr. O'Brien: I want to make a point of reservation. The Chairman: That's a new one. Mr. O'Brien: I will be making a point on clause 5...
I beg to move amendment No. 4, in clause 5, page 4, line 1, leave out subsection (2).
'—.Part VII of the Companies Act 1985 as for the time being in force shall apply to any society registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 as if that society were a...
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