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.
[Clive Efford in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 8, in clause 2, page 3, line 19, at end insert— “‘due regard’ means that specified bodies should think about and place an appropriate amount of...
[Clive Efford in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Clive Efford in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 17, in clause 3, page 7, line 16, at end insert— “(4) The Defence Housing Service will operate within a budget which must be set out in any Defence Investment...
[Clive Efford in the Chair]
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 6, in clause 12, page 29, line 6, at end insert— “115C Duty to refer sexual offences and domestic abuse to civilian police (1) This section applies where a...
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 9, in clause 20, page 34, line 27, at end insert “or (iii) a retired holder of such a rank.” This amendment would add retired officers to those qualified for...
[Clive Efford in the Chair]
Amendment proposed (this day): 9, in clause 20, page 34, line 27, at end insert “or (iii) a retired holder of such a rank.” This amendment would add retired officers to those...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 18, in clause 25, page 43, line 23, leave out paragraph (a) and insert— “(a) must require that, before a victim is asked to express a preference regarding...
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.
[Clive Efford in the Chair]
I beg to move amendment 7, in clause 31, page 51, line 2, at end insert— “(5) The Secretary of State must, in respect of each financial year, publish a report assessing the impact of...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Amendment proposed: 24, in clause 33, page 54, line 43, at end insert— “69C Notice periods for recall (1) Those reservists in Army Reserve Group A, or its equivalents, shall,...
I beg to move amendment 25, in clause 37, page 56, line 35, at end insert— “(4) The Secretary of State must create a plan for ensuring and monitoring the efficiency of the RFCA in...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
[Clive Efford in the Chair]
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.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
“(1) The Armed Forces Act 2006 is amended as follows. (2) After section 343C (Establishment and functions of veterans advisory and pensions committees) insert— ‘343CA...
“(1) This section applies where a person ceases to be a member of the regular forces or the reserve forces. (2) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision for a complete copy...
“(1) The Secretary of State must commission an independent review of the processes for recruitment and retention across His Majesty’s forces. (2) The review under subsection (1)...
“After section 366 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 insert— ‘366A National Veterans’ Commissioner (England): establishment (1) Within 12 months of the passing of the Armed...
“(1) The Secretary of State must, by regulations, provide for the continued provision of— (a) the HM Forces Railcard, and (b) the Veterans Railcard. (2) The railcard schemes under...
“After Part 16D of AFA 2006 (inserted by section 4 of this Act) insert—
343R Authorisations of drone use for defence purposes (1) An authorised person may authorise the use of unmanned aircraft systems for the purpose of defence— (a) testing, (b) evaluation,...
343R Designation of defence drone offshore areas (1) An authorised person may designate an area of sea and associated airspace as a defence drone offshore area for the purposes of authorised...
(1) After Part 16D of AFA 2006 (inserted by section 4 of this Act) insert—
343R Designation of defence drone offshore areas (1) An authorised person may designate an area of sea and associated airspace as a defence drone offshore area for the purposes of authorised...
“(1) Within 12 months of the passage of this Act and once every 12 months thereafter, the Secretary of State must conduct a review of the regulatory framework governing the testing and...
“(1) This section applies where a person— (a) is charged with, or has been convicted of, an offence within the service justice system, and (b) was subject to service law either at the...
“After section 14 of the Human Rights Act 1998 insert— ‘14A Duty to consider derogation in relation to overseas operations (1) Where the Secretary of State considers that any...
“(1) The Secretary of State may designate an uncrewed maritime system as a warship where the Secretary of State considers it appropriate. (2) A designation under subsection (1) may be made...
“A member of the reserve forces who has been deployed for operations under this Act may not be subject to the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights for the duration of that...
“Within one month of the passage of this Act, the Secretary of State must lay a Defence Investment Plan before both Houses of Parliament.”— This new clause would require the...
“(1) Within one month of the passage of this Act, and every 12 months thereafter, the Secretary of State must lay a Defence Readiness Plan before both Houses of Parliament. (2) The Defence...
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