A formal procedure where the name of the bill is read out. No discussion or vote takes place
What are the disadvantages of the first reading?
lack of debate - no mps get to debate principles of the bill
Limited transparency - billy is only formally introduced and mp’s and public may not full understand the bill
What is the second reading?
The main debate on the whole bill which mp’s debate the principles behind the bill
In the second reading what must an mp do if they wish to speak
catchthespeakers eye since the speaker controls the debate
What will the speaker of the house do to figure how all the mp’s approve of the vote
They speaker will ask how they all vote
What do the mp’s shout if they are in disagreement or agreement with the bill after the speaker has asked
“Aye or no”
What happens if most of mp’s in Parliament are NOT agreement of a bill and it is not clear majority vote
it will get passed to a formal vote
What is a formal vote
A formal vote is a parliamentary process where members of Parliament cast votes to approve, amend, or reject proposed legislation or motions, often following debates.