Question on a motion that the treaty should not be ratified put
A step of type Business step.
In the House of Commons, Members can table a motion to not ratify a treaty subject to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 procedure. A motion to not ratify, if tabled and passed within 21 days (Period A - subject to extension) of the treaty being laid, could delay ratification due to a second period (Period B) of scrutiny starting.
Librarian notes
Scope note: Can occur straight after a Chamber debate or as a separate motion after a DLC debate. The decision could also be deferred.
Link note: Vote anchor link
Date note: Date of the Vote
Publication name: Votes and Proceedings
Publication URL: https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/search?SearchTerm=Votes+and+Proceedings