During which stage of a bill's passage do members debate the bill's principle?
Answer: Second reading.
At second reading, members debate the bill's principle. First reading is when the bill is considered read for the first time and printed, and at committee stage members study it clause by clause.
All answer choices
- Second reading. (correct answer)
- First reading.
- Committee stage.
- Report stage.
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