Choose the term A parliamentary amendment replacing 'now' in a Bill's Second Reading motion; if carried, the Second Reading is defeated. On this day six months Moment of Interruption Votes and Proceedings Paralysis by analysis
On this day six months — A parliamentary amendment replacing 'now' in a Bill's Second Reading motion; if carried, the Second Reading is defeated.
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View in full glossary Next question Choose what this abbreviation means COS cut Committee of Supply cut Committee of Supply mso Committee of Supply lab Committee of Supply iot
COS cut — Committee of Supply cut
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A debate topic raised when an MP proposes a nominal reduction to a ministry’s estimates during the Committee of Supply proceedings.
View in full glossary Next question Choose the definition Grievance Debates A parliamentary document listing questions, motions, Bills and other business for which notice has been given for a future sitting. Another name for Committee of Supply debates, where MPs use cut motions to question ministries' policies and programmes. CSF's workshop series for public officers covering signs of change, sense-making, assumptions, possible futures and scenario planning. Government Terms Translated
Grievance Debates — Another name for Committee of Supply debates, where MPs use cut motions to question ministries' policies and programmes.
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View in full glossary Next question Choose the abbreviation Instruction Manual IP IO IB IM
IM — Instruction Manual
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A government instruction manual setting service-wide or function-wide requirements and controls for public agencies.
View in full glossary Next question Choose the definition Clean version A parliamentary day reserved under Standing Orders for debating specified business with a protected minimum period of debate. The official minutes of the proceedings and decisions of Parliament, including proceedings of a Committee of the whole Parliament. A controlled trial arrangement for testing innovative products or business models within defined boundaries, safeguards and an exit plan. A document prepared for reading, circulation or submission without visible tracked changes or comments.
Clean version — A document prepared for reading, circulation or submission without visible tracked changes or comments.
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OP — Order Paper
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The official agenda for a parliamentary sitting, listing questions, Bills, motions and other business scheduled to be taken.
View in full glossary Next question Choose the term A short explanation of what is being sent, why it matters and what action is requested from the recipient. Blue Book Nil return Clear Days Cover note
Cover note — A short explanation of what is being sent, why it matters and what action is requested from the recipient.
Cross-government
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Sub — Submission
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Official written work submitted for information, consideration, clearance, endorsement or approval, such as a paper, report or proposal.
View in full glossary Next question Choose the term A parliamentary day reserved under Standing Orders for debating specified business with a protected minimum period of debate. Allotted Day Green Paper Track changes Notice Paper
Allotted Day — A parliamentary day reserved under Standing Orders for debating specified business with a protected minimum period of debate.
Cross-government
View in full glossary Next question Choose the definition President's Recommendation A short explanation of what is being sent, why it matters and what action is requested from the recipient. A parliamentary amendment replacing 'now' in a Bill's Second Reading motion; if carried, the Second Reading is defeated. A constitutional recommendation required before Parliament considers certain Bills or amendments affecting government borrowing, guarantees or the Consolidated Fund. A label indicating that the recipient is being informed and is not ordinarily being asked to take action or make a decision.
President's Recommendation — A constitutional recommendation required before Parliament considers certain Bills or amendments affecting government borrowing, guarantees or the Consolidated Fund.
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On this day six months — A parliamentary amendment replacing 'now' in a Bill's Second Reading motion; if carried, the Second Reading is defeated.
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COS cut — Committee of Supply cut
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Grievance Debates — Another name for Committee of Supply debates, where MPs use cut motions to question ministries' policies and programmes.
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IM — Instruction Manual
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Clean version — A document prepared for reading, circulation or submission without visible tracked changes or comments.
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OP — Order Paper
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Cover note — A short explanation of what is being sent, why it matters and what action is requested from the recipient.
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Sub — Submission
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Allotted Day — A parliamentary day reserved under Standing Orders for debating specified business with a protected minimum period of debate.
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President's Recommendation — A constitutional recommendation required before Parliament considers certain Bills or amendments affecting government borrowing, guarantees or the Consolidated Fund.
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