report stage
Britishnoun
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A particular risk to the bill's passage could be at report stage where, if many amendments are tabled, Parliament could run out of time to debate them all.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024
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 Domestic Abuse Bill is currently at the report stage in the House of Commons.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2020
Scottish Secretary David Mundell had previously said the changes aimed at addressing their concerns would be introduced next week, during the report stage in the House of Commons.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2018
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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