Legaslative process

Question 1

What are the pre-legislative process?

Answer 1

Manifesto - parties deceleration of Acts
Green paper- Intention to change law, outlines format published on internet for public to see
White paper- Published by parliament response to opinion of the interested parties
Last chance for consultation.

Question 2

First reading function

Answer 2

Passed through H.O.C
no debate
take place any parliamentary session
read and ordered to be printed out.

Question 3

Second Reading Function

Answer 3

First time for debate
no sooner than two weekends
MPs- opens bill debate
Oppositions- respond + decider if proceeding

Question 4

Committee stage and its function

Answer 4

Detailed Examination
Timetabled Sessions
If starts in commons- allowed to take evidence from outside parliament
Ammedents are selected by the chairmen & will be published daily.

Question 5

Report Stage and its functions

Answer 5

‘Consideration’
opportunity for whole house to consider what has been during committee stage
no set time period from C.S to R.S
if not amended- no report stage and straight to third reading.

Question 6

Third Reading and its function

Answer 6

Final chance for parliament to debate contents of bill
takes place immediately after report stage
Houses decide whether to approve 3rd reading
SIMPLE VOTE

Question 7

The House of Lords and its functions

Answer 7

A bill drafted of new law or changed an existing law presented to parliament
Ask for second opinion