Glossary
This section explains key parliamentary and government terms.
Reasoned Amendment
An amendment that sets out reasons for opposing a bill, often at Second Reading.
Recall of the House
An arrangement for the House of Commons to meet during a recess in exceptional circumstances.
Recall Petition
A process that can lead to an MP losing their seat and a by-election being held.
Recess
A break during a parliamentary session when the Houses do not meet to conduct business.
Rectification
A process used to resolve less serious breaches of the Commons standards rules.
Registrable Interest
An interest that an MP is required to place in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests.
Registrar of Members’ Financial Interests
The official who gives advice on the MPs’ register and supports the registration of Members’ interests.
Relevant Interest
An interest that might reasonably be thought to influence an MP’s actions or words.
Remaining Orders
Commons business that has not yet been scheduled for a specific date.
Report Stage
The stage after committee scrutiny when the whole House can consider and vote on further amendments.
Return of the House
The date on which a House resumes sitting after a recess or other break.
Review Clause
A provision requiring a law or power to be reviewed after a certain period or in certain circumstances.
Rising of the House
The point at which a House finishes its business and adjourns.
Royal Assent
The formal approval required for a bill to become an Act of Parliament.