13 Stages of Bills

13  Stages of Bills

(1)     Standing orders shall include provision—

(a)     for general debate on a Bill with an opportunity for members to vote on its general principles;

(b)     for the consideration of, and an opportunity for members to vote on, the details of a Bill; and

(c)     for a final stage at which a Bill can be passed or rejected but not amended.

(2)     Standing orders may, in relation to different types of Bill, modify provisions made

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