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 Christopher Chope in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
(Morning)
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment proposed: 1, in clause 12, page 5, line 6, leave out from “force” to end of line 7 and insert “on such day as the Secretary of State may by regulations appoint”....
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment made: 2, in clause 14, page 6, line 4, leave out subsection (2).—(Janet Daby.) This amendment removes the Lords’ privilege amendment.
“(1) Within six months of the passing (2) A copy of this Report must be laid before both Houses of Parliament. (3) Within forty days of a Report under subsection (1) being laid, the...
[Gill Furniss in the Chair]
“(1) A body corporate known as Skills England is established to carry out the functions transferred to the Secretary of State under this Act. (2) At the end of a year after the passing of...
“(1) Within one year of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must publish a report on the impact of this Act on T-Levels. (2) The report under subsection (1) must include—...
Committee membership and attendance (out of 3)
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[ Committee memberships can change partway through ]
