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Motion to stop the instrument becoming law withdrawn

House of Lords

A step of type Business step.

A statutory instrument laid under the draft affirmative procedure cannot be made into law (signed by the minister) if the House of Lords approves a motion to stop the instrument becoming law. Such a motion can be withdrawn at any time after it has been tabled.

Librarian notes

Scope note: A motion can be withdrawn at any point after tabling but usually happens immediately after debate. If withdrawn before debate takes place then the motion will no longer appear in LBP or scheduled.

Link note: LBP if withdrawn after debate. No link if withdrawn beforehand.

Date note: Date withdrawn

Publication name: House of Lords Minutes

Publication URL: https://lordsbusiness.parliament.uk/

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