Process of law making

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1. 5 (3, 4, 6, 2, 1, 4)
6. before putting a bill before parliament, the government publishes a green paper (5, 5)

2. a document setting out plans for legislation (5, 5)
3. formality stage where the bill is read in the chamber and a vote is taken (5, 7)
4. the committee will report back to the house and will propose changes to the bill if necessary (6, 5)
5. The bill is examined in detail by a small number of MPs from different parties (9, 5)
7. Where the main debate takes place. principles are considered (6, 7)
8. The tidying up stage, aiming to close any loopholes and a final vote (5, 7)