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Guide to Legislative Procedure

The Guide to Legislative Procedure gives detailed guidance on all aspects of a bill's preparation and parliamentary passage - from obtaining agreement to the policy and securing a place in the Government's legislative programme to what officials can expect, and what will be expected of them - during the various stages of a Bill in both Houses of Parliament. The guide is available to download in the following formats: