An Encyclopaedia of ParliamentFirst published in 1958. |
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Page 47
... reading of a Bill is permitted to move a reasoned amendment ( q.v. ) . The second reading debate normally takes place on the Floor of the House but , in October 1965 , following a recommendation from the Select Committee on Procedure ...
... reading of a Bill is permitted to move a reasoned amendment ( q.v. ) . The second reading debate normally takes place on the Floor of the House but , in October 1965 , following a recommendation from the Select Committee on Procedure ...
Page 48
... reading . Third Reading . The procedure on this stage is similar to that on the second reading , although the debate is usually far more limited at this later stage . A Bill is accepted or rejected at this stage by means of a vote which ...
... reading . Third Reading . The procedure on this stage is similar to that on the second reading , although the debate is usually far more limited at this later stage . A Bill is accepted or rejected at this stage by means of a vote which ...
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... reading . After the first reading Bills are printed and are available to members for study prior to the debate which takes place on the second reading . Before printing was invented Bills were actually read out in full by the Clerk as ...
... reading . After the first reading Bills are printed and are available to members for study prior to the debate which takes place on the second reading . Before printing was invented Bills were actually read out in full by the Clerk as ...
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