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Question on a non-fatal motion to object to the treaty put

House of Lords

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/

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