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.
[Dame Maria Miller in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment made: 1, in Title, line 1, leave out from “football matches” to “for which” in line 2.—(Kevin Brennan.) This amendment would update the long title to...
Committee membership and attendance (out of 1)
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[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]
