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Non-fatal motion (prayer) to object to the instrument withdrawn

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Scope note: Motions can be withdrawn at any point before debate or they can be withdrawn at the end of the debate if the Member does not wish the question to be put.

Link note: EDM page if withdrawn before debate otherwise the V&P anchor link.

Date note: Date withdrawn

Publication name: EDMs website

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

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