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Initiation
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The clerk of the House lists the bill for its first reading.
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First Reading
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The House votes to grant permission to introduce the Bill. Its long title is read out but there is no debate at this stage.
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Second Reading
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It is moved that the Bill be read a second time. The relevant Minister makes a speech explaining the purpose of the Bill. Debate follows and the motion is then voted on. If the motion is agreed to, the title of the Bill is read out a second time.
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| Committee |
The members of the House form a committee to consider the Bill in detail. As an alternative, the House might refer the Bill for consideration by a smaller committee of members called a 'select' committee.
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| Third reading |
It is moved that the Bill be read a third time. The House votes on the motion. If the motion is agreed to, the title of the Bill is read out for a third time.
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