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Fixed Parliaments Bill

Private Members' Bills – in the House of Commons at 2:25 pm on 24 April 1987.

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Order for Second Reading read.

Hon. Members:

Object.

Photo of Mr Paul Dean Mr Paul Dean , Woodspring

Second Reading what day?

Photo of Harry Cohen Harry Cohen , Leyton

With the authority of the hon. Member concerned, Friday 8 May.

Bills

A proposal for new legislation that is debated by Parliament.

Second Reading

The Second Reading is the most important stage for a Bill. It is when the main purpose of a Bill is discussed and voted on. If the Bill passes it moves on to the Committee Stage. Further information can be obtained from factsheet L1 on the UK Parliament website.