First Reading in United Kingdom
Definition of First Reading
The formal introduction of a bill in the house of commons or the house of lords.
First reading Meaning, as used in the UK Parliament
First Reading is the formal introduction of a Bill to the House of Commons or the House of Lords. The Bill is not debated at this stage, but a date for its Second Reading in that House is set, a bill number is allocated and an order is made for it to be printed.
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- Bills
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