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.
(Morning)
General customs functions of the Secretary of State
Power of Secretary of State to modify functions
Designation of general customs officials
Designation: supplementary
Directions by the Secretary of State
The Director of Border Revenue
Customs revenue functions of the Director
Delegation of Director’s functions
Compliance with directions etc.
Directions by the Director
Use and Disclosure of customs information
[Miss Anne Begg in the Chair]
Use and disclosure of customs information
Supply of Revenue and Customs information
Application of the PACE orders
Investigations and detention: England and Wales and Northern Ireland
Short-term holding facilities
Transfer schemes
Inspections by the Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency
Inspections by Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Constabulary etc.
Complaints and misconduct
[Miss Anne Begg in the Chair]
Payment of revenue to the Commissioners
Power to require payment into the Consolidated Fund
Children
Interpretation
Exceptions to application of this Part
[Sir Nicholas Winterton in the Chair]
Exceptions to application of this Part
Application requirements: general
The qualifying period
Children born in UK etc. to members of the armed forces
Descent through the female line
[Sir Nicholas Winterton in the Chair] BC 01 STEP, UNISON and Law Centre (Northern Ireland)
Good character requirement
Meaning of references to being in breach of immigration laws
Entry otherwise than by sea or air: immigration control
Restriction on Studies
[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]
Restriction on studies
Fingerprinting of foreign criminals liable to automatic deportation
Extension of sections 1 to 4 of the UK Borders Act 2007 to Scotland
Fresh claim applications
Duty regarding the welfare of children
Extent
Commencement
Short title
Repeals
[Miss Anne Begg in the Chair]
Common Travel Area ‘(1) In section 1(3) of the Immigration Act 1971 (c. 77) (general principles: the common travel area), for the words from the beginning to “a person” substitute...
Transfer of immigration or nationality judicial review applications ‘(1) In section 31A of the Supreme Court Act 1981 (c. 54) (England and Wales: transfer from the High Court to the Upper...
The Ilois: citizenship ‘In section 6 of the British Overseas Territories Act 2002 (c. 8) (The Ilois: citizenship) omit subsection (2).’.—(Tom Brake.)
Establishment of UK Border Police Force ‘(1) There shall be a body corporate to be known as the UK Border Police Force. (2) The UK Border Police Force shall have the functions of— (a)...
[Sir Nicholas Winterton in the Chair]
Establishment of UK Border Police Force ‘(1) There shall be a body corporate to be known as the UK Border Police Force. (2) The UK Border Police Force shall have the functions of— (a)...
Amendment of the immigration rules relating to Gurkhas ‘(1) The Immigration Rules, as laid before Parliament under section (3)(2) of the Immigration Act 1971 (c.77), are amended as...
Probationary citizenship leave: homelessness assistance ‘(1) The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 (c. 33) is amended as follows. (2) After subsection (6) of section 118 (housing authority...
Restriction on studies: further definition ‘(1) The Company and Business Names Regulations 1981 (S.I. 1981/1685) are amended by inserting “College” in column (1) of the Schedule....
Committee membership and attendance (out of 8)
Chairpersons
Members
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