Reasoned amendment on second reading motion approved Procedures
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A Member who wishes to place on record any special reasons for not agreeing to the second reading of a bill may move what is known as a ‘reasoned amendment’ to the question for the second reading. If the reasoned amendment is approved it is fatal to the Bill.
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