Into the Assembly committee room seeped real life, the sort of real life that makes scrutinising complex, controversial bills pretty tough.

BBC: Dogs, ducks and ethics

He also warned that treating the bill as a money bill could set a precedent for preventing the Lords, where the government does not have an overall majority, from debating and amending other controversial government bills.

BBC: Labour fails to boost debate on Savings Accounts Bill

India's parliament has begun its key budget session where the government will seek to push several controversial economic reforms bills.

BBC: India parliament key budget session opens