Flow of a bill

Question 1

Flow of a bill

Answer 1

Green paper
White paper
First reading
Second reading
Committee stage
Report stage
Third reading
House (other)
Royal assent

Question 2

Explain green paper

Answer 2

.issued by minister in that area

.suggestions for areas of reform are presented

Question 3

Explain white paper

Answer 3

.firm proposals for new law
.states how law will be reformed
.less area for commentary

Question 4

At what stage is the bill drafted?

Answer 4

F

Question 5

At what stage is it first called a bill?

Answer 5

F

Question 6

Explain first reading

Answer 6

.title and main aims read out

.no vote or discussion

Question 7

Explain second reading

Answer 7

.main debate
.bill examined in detail
.vote takes place (if majority, it continues on)

Question 8

Explain committee stage

Answer 8

.16-50 interested MPs form a committee
.examine bill line by line and its contents
.majority and minority groups represented

Question 9

Explain report stage

Answer 9

.bill returned to the house for review
.changes are reported
.amendments are debated then voted on

Question 10

Explain third reading

Answer 10

.final vote
.happens in the same house
.a formality as they can’t stop the bill

Question 11

What act stops the opposing house from stopping the bill?

Answer 11

Parliament acts 1911 and 1949

Question 12

Explain other house stage

Answer 12

.repeat stages green paper to third reading in opposite house

Question 13

Explain royal assent

Answer 13

.queen given title of bill and authorises it

.unable to refuse due to royal assent act