Legislation can originate from either the Lords or the Commons. It is voted on in several distinct stages, called readings, in each house. First reading is merely a formality. Second reading is where the bill as a whole is considered. Third reading is detailed consideration of clauses of the bill.
lEGislation CaN origiNate froM either tHE Lords oR thE commons. it iS Voted oN iN sevEral DisTINCt stAges, callEd readingS, In eacH house. fIRSt ReadiNg is MERElY a fOrmaliTy. sEcond reading iS where the bill As a wHole Is consIdered. tHiRD ReadiNg is detaILED consideraTioN Of clAuses of the bill.