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.
[Sir Henry Bellingham in the Chair]
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 2, in clause 3, page 3, line 24, lea ve out subsection 3 and insert— “(3) A statutory instrument containing regulations under...
I beg to move amendment 3, in the schedule, page 6, line 36, at end insert— “(aa) is a qualified solicitor, barrister or chartered legal executive with more than...
I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 4, page 4, line 6, leave out subsection (8). This amendment would remove the privilege amendment inserted by the Lords. This is a...
“(1) Within the period of three years from the coming into force of this Act, the Lord Chancellor must arrange for a review to be undertaken on the impact of the implementation of the...
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