Question on a motion (prayer) to stop the instrument being law put
A step of type Business step.
A statutory instrument laid under the made negative procedure becomes law on the day the Minister signs it and automatically remains law unless a motion – or ‘prayer’ – to reject it is agreed by either House within 40 sitting days of the instrument being laid.
Librarian notes
Scope note: Will follow debate on the motion.
Link note: Lords Minutes individual link
Date note: Date of question
Publication name: House of Lords Minute
Publication URL: https://lordsbusiness.parliament.uk/