PLM (parliament law making) process

Question 1

mnemonic for PLM

Answer 1

Green Winged Dragons Fly Slowly Clockwise Round The Old Ruin

Green paper, White paper, Draft bill, first reading, second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading, other house, royal assent

Question 2

How can the House of Lords delay the passing of the law

Answer 2

-‘ping pong’, get sent backwards and forwards to the commons for amendments
-Parliament Act 1949- Can only delay law up to a year
eg Hunting Act