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Non-fatal motion to object to the instrument withdrawn

House of Lords

A step of type Business step.

A non-fatal motion does not stop a statutory instrument being law but may be used by either House to indicate concern. The most common non-fatal motion in the Lords is a motion to regret. The motion usually gives specific reasons for the regret. Even if agreed, the motion cannot stop or amend the statutory instrument, but gives members an opportunity to put on record their dissent.

Librarian notes

Scope note: Motions can be withdrawn at any point before debate or at the end of the debate if the Member does not wish for the question to be put.

Link note: No link if withdrawn before debate or LBP minute if withdrawn at end of debate

Date note: Date withdrawn

Publication name: House of Lords Business website

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

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