First Principles of Business Law

2.7. Quiz - Question 3

What opportunity will members of the legislature have to ask questions about the provisions in the Bill, and debate them? Choose the best answer from those below.

(a) After the second reading speech, there is still no open debate. The second reading simply gives members an opportunity to consider the government's reasons for introducing the Bill.

(b) After the second reading speech, members may debate fully the provisions in the Bill and ask questions about any of the provisions. The second reading is the main opportunity for debate and questions.