Guidance on Private Bills Part 2: Preparations for introduction Part 2: Preparations for introduction 2.1 This part of the Guidance covers the procedures prior to a Private Bill being lodged for introduction, and is aimed primarily at promoters and their agents. 2.2 It sets out what needs to be done to comply with the standing orders, and also offers suggestions on how this might best be carried out. In doing so, it generally follows a chronological order of events in preparing for the introduction of a typical Private Bill.