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 Graham Brady in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment made: 3, in clause 3, page 2, line 8, leave out “International Freedom of Religion or Belief Act 2023”, and insert “Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Act...
“(1) There continues to be a special envoy called the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. (2) The special envoy is to be appointed by, and may be removed...
Amendment made: 4, in title, line 1, leave out from beginning to end of line 3 and insert “require the continued appointment of a special envoy for freedom of religion or belief and make...
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