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Motion to refer the instrument to a Delegated Legislation Committee (DLC) not called Procedures

House of Commons

A step of type Business step.

There are 3 procedures.

  1. Draft negative

    Instruments subject to the draft negative procedure are laid in draft and do not require approval in Parliament before being signed in law. Instruments concerning taxation are not laid in the Lords. Either House may pass a motion within the objection period which prevents the instrument being signed into law. The instrument cannot be signed into law by a Minister until the end of the objection period.

  2. Made negative

    Instruments subject to the made negative procedure do not require approval in Parliament before becoming law. These instruments may come into force on any date after being laid. Instruments concerning taxation are not laid in the Lords. Either House may pass a motion within the objection period which annuls the instrument and stops it having effect.

  3. Referral to a Delegated Legislation Committee (DLC)

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