Glossary

Government Amendment

An amendment proposed by the government to change a bill or motion.

Government Bill

A bill introduced by the Government rather than by an individual MP or peer.

Government Response

The formal reply the government gives to a committee report or recommendation.

Grand Committee

A Lords committee setting where legislation or other business can be debated in detail without formal votes.

Green Paper

A government discussion document setting out ideas for consultation before firm policy decisions are made.

Guillotine Motion

An older term for a motion imposing strict time limits on debate.