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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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report stage

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

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2025

After votes on amendments at report stage - the next stage of the bill - peers will have the chance to hold a final vote before sending the legislation back to MPs to consider further.

From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2024

Remember, this is the preliminary phase of detailed debate - attempts to amend the bill follow at the later report stage, in July.

From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2023

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

In the middle of November the Agricultural Bill was brought before the House on its report stage.

From From Crow-Scaring to Westminster; an Autobiography by George Edwards M.P. O.B.E.

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