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report stage

British

noun

the stage preceding the third reading in the passage of a bill through Parliament, at which the bill, as amended in committee, is reported back to the chamber considering it

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The legislation has now reached the report stage in the House of Commons.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025

Even with this recent delay, the bill will remain at the report stage, meaning it’s open to amendments suggested by MPs.

From The Verge • Jul. 14, 2022

The measure, which would set up a new agency designed to come up with innovative policy, is due to have its report stage in the House of Commons on Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2021

The key clause relating to automatic release on licence for prisoners on extended sentences was added during the report stage - a chance for MPs to review and change the law - in January 2008.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2019

One or two questions asked; quickly answered by PLUNKET; Vote after Vote agreed to on report stage.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, April 18, 1891 by Various

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