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S.O.204 Bills - pro forma consideration in detail

204. The procedure for dealing with a pro forma consideration in detail is as follows:
      1. After agreement in principle the member in charge of the bill shall move "That the House consider the bill in detail pro forma". This question shall be put without amendment or debate.
      2. The proposed amendments, which have been previously printed, shall be put in one question, without amendment or debate, "That the amendments as printed be inserted in the bill".
      3. If the motion is agreed to the bill shall be reprinted in its amended form, set down for reconsideration and, on reconsideration, be dealt with as if considered for the first time.
      4. If the question for the pro forma consideration, or for the inclusion of the amendments is negatived, the bill shall be proceeded with in consideration in detail in the usual manner.