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 Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
Sarah Cardell, George Lusty and Will Hayter gave evidence.
Rocio Concha and Matthew Upton gave evidence.
[Rushanara Ali in the Chair]
Professor Jason Furman, Professor Amelia Fletcher CBE and Professor Philip Marsden gave evidence.
Noyona Chundur, Peter Eisenegger and Tracey Reilly gave evidence.
Professor Geoffrey Myers gave evidence.
Graham Wynn gave evidence.
Max von Thun gave evidence.
John Herriman and David MacKenzie gave evidence.
Owen Meredith, Peter Wright and Dan Conway gave evidence.
[Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
Neil Ross gave evidence.
Gene Burrus and Tom Smith gave evidence
Tom Fish, Richard Stables and Mark Buse gave evidence.
[Rushanara Ali in the Chair]
Kelli Fairbrother and Christian Owens gave evidence.
Tom Morrison-Bell gave evidence.
[Dame Maria Miller in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 55, in clause 2, page 2, line 25, at end insert— “(5) An SMS investigation in subsection (4) may take account of analysis undertaken by the CMA, on similar...
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 54, in clause 19, page 11, line 17, after “CMA,” insert— “(ab) where the designated undertaking has been given an SMS decision notice under section...
I beg to move amendment 53, in clause 20, page 12, line 11, at end insert— “(ca) carrying on activities in an area of its business other than the relevant digital activity, which if...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Mr Philip Hollobone 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 1, in clause 38, page 20, line 32, leave out “proposed”. See the explanatory statement for Amendment 4.
Amendment made: 6, in clause 39, page 21, line 32, leave out “proposed”.—(Paul Scully.) See the explanatory statement for Amendment 4.
Amendments made: 7, in clause 40, page 22, line 25, leave out “included as terms of” and insert “given effect for the purposes of”. This amendment means that terms as to...
Amendment made: 11, in clause 41, page 23, line 19, leave out “proposed”.—(Paul Scully.) See the explanatory statement for Amendment 4.
[Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment made: 12, in clause 45, page 25, line 18, at end insert— “(3) The CMA may begin a PCI investigation in relation to a designated undertaking even if it has previously made a...
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 13, in clause 69, page 39, line 18, after “access” insert “business”. This amendment limits the power of the CMA to require access to premises so...
Amendments made: 17, in clause 72, page 40, line 31, after “premises” insert “(see section 69(7))”. This amendment is consequential on Amendment 16.
Amendments made: 19, in clause 73, page 43, leave out line 22. This amendment is consequential on Amendment 16.
Amendments made: 21, in clause 77, page 47, line 3, after “such” insert “business”. This amendment limits the duty to assist a skilled person by giving access to premises...
[Dame Maria Miller in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 25, clause 81, page 49, line 15, at end insert— “(d) a requirement in a direction under section 87 of EA 2002 (delegated power of directions) given by virtue...
I beg to move amendment 26, in clause 83, page 50, line 11, leave out “a designated” and insert “an”. This amendment, together with Amendments 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and...
Amendments made: 31, in clause 86, page 52, line 29, leave out “a designated” and insert “an”. See the explanatory statement for Amendment 26. Amendment 32, in clause 86,...
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[Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment made: 34, in clause 94, page 56, line 14, leave out subsection (2).—(Paul Scully.) This amendment removes a gloss on the definition of “officer” of a body corporate so...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendments made: 35, in clause 98, page 58, line 23, leave out “undertaking” and insert “person”. The requirements to which clause 98 relates can apply to persons other...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment made: 37, in clause 104, page 63, line 31, at end insert— “(aa) what, if any, provision to make in reliance on section 17 of the 2023 Act;” This amendment prevents...
Amendment made: 38, in clause 110, page 69, line 15, after “imposed” insert “or is considering imposing”.—(Paul Scully.) This amendment permits notices such as...
Amendment made: 39, in clause 115, page 72, line 42, leave out “anything else done” and insert “any other activity carried out”. —(Paul Scully.) This amendment makes...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Rushanara Ali in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendments made: 40, in schedule 12, page 284, line 5, at end insert— “(1A) In subsection (4) omit ‘, 94A(6)’.” This amendment removes a reference in section 124(4)...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment made: 59, in clause 140, page 88, line 18, leave out “trader” and insert “person”.—(Paul Scully.) This amendment ensures that the definition of...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Dame Maria Miller 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 60, in clause 177, page 118, line 12, at end insert— “(2A) Subsections (1) to (6) of section 156 (inclusion of enhanced consumer measures in undertakings)...
Amendment made: 61, in clause 181, page 121, line 28, at end insert— “(e) state that the respondent has a right to appeal against the notice and the main details of that right (so far...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendments made: 62, in schedule 16, page 329, line 17, leave out sub-paragraph (b). See explanatory statement for Amendment 63. Amendment 63, in schedule 16, page 329, line 23, at end...
Amendment made: 65, in schedule 17, page 338, line 1, leave out from “means” to end of line 11 and insert “— (a) Part 8 of EA 2002, as that Part had effect immediately...
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[Steve McCabe in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 71, in clause 217, page 146, line 5, leave out second “trader” and insert “person”. This amendment ensures that the definition of “commercial...
I beg to move amendment 68, in schedule 18, page 343, line 2, at end insert— “32 Making claims about— (a) the environmental benefits, or (b) the sustainability (as defined by...
I beg to move amendment 127, in clause 222, page 149, line 21, at end insert— “(j) for goods and services offered on online marketplaces, whether the third party offering the products...
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 67, in clause 225, page 152, line 30, at end insert— “(4A) The Secretary of State must by regulations make any further provision necessary to ensure that the...
(Afternoon)
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendments made: 72, clause 230, page 154, line 32, at end insert “subsection (1), (2), (3), (6) or (7) of”. This amendment ensures that the defence provided for in clause 230(1)...
Amendments made: 74, clause 231, page 155, line 30, after “under” insert “subsection (1), (2), (3), (6) or (7) of”. This amendment ensures that the imposition of liability...
I beg to move amendment 129, in clause 234, page 157, line 30, leave out subsection (2). This amendment would ensure that future “banned practices” are both criminal and civil...
Amendment made: 78, in clause 243, page 161, line 21, at end insert— “(3A) In section 393(5) of the Communications Act 2003 (exceptions to general restrictions on disclosure of...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 117, in schedule 19, page 349, line 39, at end insert— “Non-commercial society lotteries 13 (1) A contract under which a lottery ticket or tickets are...
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 113, in clause 256, page 170, line 22, leave out “any circumstances” and insert “circumstances where the consumer has not yet made use of the goods or...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 79, in clause 264, page 176, line 31, after “period” insert “or date”. This amendment corrects a drafting error.
Amendments made: 80, in clause 272, page 180, line 35, leave out “pre-contract”. This is a drafting amendment to expand the definition of “durable medium”. Amendment 81,...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
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[Dame Maria Miller in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 83, in clause 283, page 189, line 5, leave out subsection (9) and insert— “(9) For the meaning of “exempt ADR provider” and “exempt redress...
Amendments made: 84, in clause 284, page 189, line 34, leave out “(the gas code)” and insert “, or by section 12(1) or (2) of the Energy Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 (2011 c....
Amendments made: 90, in clause 286, page 191, line 39, after “the” insert “accredited”. This is a drafting amendment to clarify which ADR provider is referred to in clause...
I beg to move amendment 92, in clause 287, page 192, line 11, leave out subsection (1) and insert— “(1) In this Chapter— “exempt ADR provider” means a person...
Amendments made: 108, in schedule 22, page 356, leave out from beginning of line 31 to end of line 11 on page 357 and insert—
The Commission for Local Administration in England (also known as the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman) and each Local Commissioner within the meaning of section 23(3) of the Local...
An approved estate agents redress scheme An approved postal operators redress scheme An approved social housing ombudsman scheme Approved public communications provider dispute procedures The...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendments made: 97, in clause 289, page 195, line 3, leave out “as extended”. This is a drafting amendment to make clear that new accreditation conditions imposed when extending an...
Amendment made: 101, in clause 291, page 197, line 9, leave out “potential applicants for accreditation” and insert “accredited ADR providers”.—(Kevin Hollinrake.)...
Amendments made: 102, in clause 294, page 199, line 1, after “(1)(a)” insert “or (b)”. This amendment, with Amendments 103 to 105, would ensure that the power in...
Amendment made: 106, in clause 295, page 200, line 13, leave out from “legislation” to end of line 14.—(Kevin Hollinrake.) The amendment would omit words that unnecessarily...
Amendment made: 107, in clause 296, page 200, line 35, leave out “power conferred by this section is” and insert “powers conferred by this section are”.—(Kevin...
Amendment made: 112, in schedule 24, page 360, line 22, leave out “duties and powers” and insert “legislation”.—(Kevin Hollinrake.) This is a drafting amendment to...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
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 136, in clause 316, page 221, line 25, at end insert— “(3) Sections 245 to 273 come into force from April 2026.” This amendment provides an explicit...
“(1) The CMA may decide not to make a final offer order in relation to the transaction where it has reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a material change of circumstances...
“(1) The Consumer Rights Act 2015 is amended as follows. (2) After section 91 (prohibition on cancellation or blacklisting) insert— ‘91A Limit on secondary ticketing (1) This...
“(1) The CMA must, within 12 months of this Act being passed and every 12 months thereafter, prepare a report on— (a) the effectiveness of the operation of the CMA’s functions...
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