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.
[Martin Vickers in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Orders in Council
Amendment made: 1, in clause 6, page 3, line 34, leave out subsection (4). —(Stephen Doughty.) This amendment removes the privilege amendment inserted by the Lords.
Committee membership and attendance (out of 1)
Chairpersons
Members
[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]
