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report stage

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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 NHS Modernisation Bill is currently at the report stage and due for a third reading on 7 September.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

These will be considered during the bill's report stage ahead of it being approved at third reading on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

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.

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

Saturday, 1:25 A M.—Land Bill just through report stage.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, June 20, 1891 by Various

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