The first reading of the Bill in a House of Parliament refers to :

• A. The motion for leave to introduce a Bill in the House
• B. The general discussion on the Bill as whole where only the principle underlying the Bill is discussed and not the details of the bill.
• C. The general discussion on the Bill where the bill is discussed in details.
• D. The state when the Bill is referred either to select committee of the House or to the joint committee of the two houses.