Passage Of Law 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Green paper
A
Tentative proposals for discussions
2
Q
White paper
A
Firm government policy
3
Q
First reading
A
Purpose of bill read out
4
Q
Second reading
A
Main debating and vote
5
Q
Committee stage
A
Detailed look by standing committee made up of 16-50 MPs
6
Q
Report stage
A
Back in house after amendments
7
Q
Third reading
A
Final vote
8
Q
House of Lords
A
Same 5 stages, of not approved goes back to House of Commons
9
Q
Royal assent
A
Bill becomes act of Parliament