Second reading Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill
24 June 2013
MPs debated the second reading of the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill in the House of Commons on Monday 24 June 2013
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers, opened the debate. Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Vernon Coaker, responded on behalf of the Opposition.
The Bill passed without a division. Clauses 1 to 9 of the Bill will be committed to a Committee of the whole House. The remainder of the Bill will be committed to a Public Bill Committee for consideration
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Summary of the Northern Ireland (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill
To make provision about donations, loans and related transactions for political purposes in connection with Northern Ireland; to amend the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 and the Northern Ireland Act 1998; to make provision about the registration of electors and the administration of elections in Northern Ireland; and to make miscellaneous amendments in the law relating to Northern Ireland.
Progress of the Bill
The Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 9 May 2013.
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House of Commons Library analysis
The House of Commons Library produces briefing papers to inform MPs of key issues. The papers contain factual information and a range of opinions on each subject, and aim to be politically impartial. The Library has published a briefing paper for second reading.
What happens at second reading?
At second reading the House debates the whole principle of the bill. It usually takes place no sooner than two weekends after first reading.
The Member in charge or the Minister moves the motion ‘that the bill be now read a second time’. MPs then debate the bill.
At the end of the debate the Speaker determines whether there are any objections to the motion being debated and asks for the Ayes and Noes.
Members voice their opinion, and if no objections are made, the bill passes second reading without a vote. If the Speaker believes Members have voiced disagreement a division is called and a vote taken.
What happens after second reading?
If the motion at second reading is agreed to, Clauses 1 to 9 of the Bill would be committed to a Committee of the whole House. The remainder of the Bill would be committed to a Public Bill Committee for consideration.
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