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. Roger Gale in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 126, in clause 2, page 2, line 5, at end insert 'and carrying with it full employment and other rights reflecting the employee's service with the Board'. This is a...
I beg to move amendment No. 212, in clause 3, page 2, line 11, at end insert— '(1A) Sums may not be paid under subsection (1) unless the Secretary of State is satisfied that the principle...
[Mr. Jimmy Hood in the Chair]
Amendment moved [this day]: No. 9, in clause 3, page 2, line 18, leave out subsection (5).—[Mr. Collins.]
I beg to move amendment No. 11, in clause 4, page 2, line 25, leave out 'give the Secretary of State' and insert 'shall submit to Parliament'.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
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I beg to move amendment No. 124, in clause 6, page 3, line 8, leave out 'give the Secretary of State' and insert 'provide to Parliament'.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 13, in clause 10, page 3, line 39, leave out 'carry out or'.
I beg to move amendment No. 122, in clause 11, page 5, line 10, leave out paragraph (d). This is a probing amendment to enable us to discuss the Government's intentions on the scope of the...
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 130, in clause 12, page 5, line 15, after 'institution', insert 'except in the case of a nursing student where the complaint is in relation to a nursing placement'....
I beg to move amendment No. 151, in clause 13, page 5, line 23, leave out 'body corporate' and insert 'person'.
[Mr. Jimmy Hood in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 255, in clause 21, page 8, line 27, leave out 'or a Welsh approved plan'.
I beg to move amendment No. 247, in clause 22, page 8, line 35, leave out 'loans or other payments'.
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [12 February]: No. 258, in clause 22, page 8, line 41, leave out 'or'.—[Mr. Boswell.] Question again proposed, That the amendment be made.
I beg to move amendment No. 82, in clause 23, page 9, line 7, leave out paragraph (a).
[Mr. Jimmy Hood in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 82, in clause 23, page 9, line 7, leave out paragraph (a).—[Mrs. Anne Campbell.] Question again proposed, That the amendment be made.
[Mr. Jimmy Hood in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [24 February]: No. 82, in clause 23, page 9, line 7, leave out paragraph (a).—[Mrs. Campbell.] Question again proposed, That the amendment be made.
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [24 February]: No. 82, in clause 23, page 9, line 7, leave out paragraph (a).—[Mrs. Anne Campbell.] Question again proposed, That the amendment be made.
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 2, in clause 23, page 9, line 12, leave out paragraph (b).
[Mr. Jimmy Hood in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 2, in clause 23, page 9, line 12, leave out paragraph (b).—[Mr. Collins.] Question again proposed, That the amendment be made.
Amendments made: No. 148, in clause 24, page 11, line 1, leave out from 'section' to end of line 6 and insert— '(a) no regulations may be made increasing the basic amount unless— ...
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 24, in clause 30, page 13, line 39, leave out from 'to' to 'and' in line 40 and insert 'ensure full access to higher education based upon academic ability and...
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
Amendment proposed [this day]: No. 24, in clause 30, page 13, line 39, leave out from 'to' to 'and' in line 40 and insert 'ensure full access to higher education based upon academic ability...
Motion made, and Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill:— The Committee divided: Ayes 15, Noes 7.
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 45, in clause 32, page 15, line 9, leave out 'if it thinks fit'.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment No. 270, in clause 34, page 15, line 35, after 'varied', insert 'by the relevant institution'. I welcome you to the Chair, Mr. Stevenson. This is a probing amendment to...
I beg to move amendment No. 231, in clause 35, page 16, line 19, at end add— '(3) No plan is to be enforced against the relevant institution except as provided for in this section.'.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill. Chris Grayling: I belatedly add my pleasure at seeing you in the Chair this morning, Mr. Stevenson. Thank you for standing in at such...
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 183, in clause 39, page 18, line 18, at end insert 'provided that no such regulations may establish any person or body to whom a loan is outstanding as a preferential...
I beg to move amendment No. 213, in clause 40, page 18, line 36, at end insert— '(2A) After subsection (2) insert— ''(2A) In determining the levels of residual income below which a...
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment No. 287, in clause 41, page 18, line 41, after 'to', insert 'the provision of higher education in'. Before we kick off, Mr. Gale, I seek clarification about clause...
Amendment made: No. 150, in clause 43, page 21, line 8, leave out '(2)(b)' and insert '(2)(a)(ii) or (b)(ii)'.—[Alan Johnson.] Clause 43, as amended, ordered to stand part of the Bill. ...
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