Across
- 2. The word which follows Royal, the final stage of the legislative process.
- 3. Where the whole House reviews the amendments of the Bill made by the Committee, a vote takes place (both Houses).
- 5. When an Act remains in force but the words are changed.
- 8. The colour of a Government paper with details of an idea for legislation.
- 10. The final opportunity for each House to debate and vote on the Bill.
- 11. When a number of Acts are brought together into a single piece of legislation.
- 12. The colour of the paper which sets out proposals for legislation.
Down
- 1. After the Third Reading, the Bill moves to the other House for this stage of the legislative process.
- 2. When the Bill has passed through both Houses, the final stage before Royal Assent.
- 4. A detailed examination of the Bill takes place at this stage and members of the Committee of both Houses vote upon it.
- 6. When an Act is no longer in force.
- 7. A debate is held at this reading and in the House of Commons, it is voted upon.
- 9. The name of a proposal for a new law when it has entered either House.