Period B starts Procedures with step depth
A step of type Business step.
If the Commons passes a resolution that the treaty should not be ratified, a further 21 sitting day period known as Period B is triggered which would prevent the Government from proceeding with ratification.
There is 1 procedure.
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Period B starts has step depth 41 in the Treaties subject to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 procedure
A treaty may be ratified if the Commons does not resolve against ratification within 21 sitting days. A Minister may extend this period. If the Commons resolves against ratification, a Minister may make a statement in disagreement, following which the Commons may consider for a further 21 sitting days. Even if the Lords resolves against ratification, a Minister may make a statement that the treaty be ratified. A Minister may determine a treaty be ratified without it being laid before Parliament.