Part of Business Before Questions – in the House of Commons at 11:30 am on 25 June 2013.
Hertfordshire is a county with a population of 1,033,977 (2001 census) directly to the north of London. Major towns include Hertford, Watford, Ware, Stevenage, St Albans, Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. Hertfordshire County Council is at www.hertsdirect.org.uk.
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.