Ministerial statement repeating the answer to an Urgent Question in the House of Commons Procedures

House of Lords

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If an urgent or important matter arises which an MP believes requires an immediate answer from a government minister, they may apply to ask an urgent question. A minister in the House of Lords may then make a statement repeating the answer to the urgent question.

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1. Treaties subject to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010

   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.

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