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.
Report Stage
The stage after committee scrutiny when the whole House can consider and vote on further amendments.
Reserved Matter
A policy area that remains the responsibility of the UK Parliament and UK Government under a devolution settlement.
Retail Prices Index
Abbreviation: RPI
An older measure of inflation that is still used in some contracts and uprating calculations.
Review Clause
A provision requiring a law or power to be reviewed after a certain period or in certain circumstances.
Royal Assent
The formal approval required for a bill to become an Act of Parliament.
Royal Prerogative
Executive powers that historically belong to the Crown and are now usually exercised by ministers.