Question on a non-fatal motion to object to the treaty put
A step of type Business step.
A non-fatal motion does not stop a treaty being ratified but may be used by the House of Lords to show concern. The most common non-fatal motion is a motion to regret. The motion usually gives specific reasons for the regret. Even if agreed, the motion cannot stop or amend the treaty, but gives members an opportunity to put on record their dissent.
Librarian notes
Scope note: Will occur after debate in the Chamber
Link note: Lords Minute individual link
Date note: Date of Lords Minutes
Publication name: House of Lords Minute
Publication URL: https://lordsbusiness.parliament.uk/