report stage

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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

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The bill will now pass to the 'report stage' of its journey through the House of Lords, where some of the proposed amendments will be voted on.

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Report stage then follows, allowing any MPs to propose amendments.

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The government might decide to intervene in the parliamentary process to change some of the normal procedures that apply to PMBs from now on - for example to allow more Commons time at report stage.

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Report stage onwards needs to take place during the Friday sessions set aside for PMBs, and can run only from 25 April.

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