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Non-fatal motion (prayer) to object to the instrument rejected

House of Commons

A step of type Business step.

A non-fatal motion (prayer) does not stop a statutory instrument being law but may be used by either House to indicate concern. In the Commons, a prayer motion tabled outside the 40 sitting days period is non-fatal as it can only object to the instrument, rather than stop it.

Librarian notes

Scope note: Motion text will refer to "revoke" or "withdraw". Will usually follow a debate in the Chamber or as a formal proceeding following a DLC debate.

Link note: Vote anchor link

Date note: Date of the decision

Publication name: Votes and Proceedings

Publication URL: https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/search?SearchTerm=Votes+and+Proceedings

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