Motion (prayer) to stop the instrument becoming law rejected
A step of type Business step.
A statutory instrument laid under the draft negative procedure cannot be made into law (signed by the minister) if either House approves a motion - or a 'prayer' - to stop the instrument becoming law within 40 sitting days of the instrument being laid.
Librarian notes
Scope note: Will usually follow a debate and question being put/deferred.
Link note: V&P anchor link
Date note: Date of decision
Publication name: Votes and Proceedings
Publication URL: https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/search?SearchTerm=Votes+and+Proceedings