Non-fatal motion to object to the instrument tabled
A step of type Business step.
A non-fatal motion does not stop a statutory instrument being law but may be used by either House to indicate concern. The most common non-fatal motion in the Lords is a motion to regret. The motion usually gives specific reasons for the regret. Even if agreed, the motion cannot stop or amend the statutory instrument, but gives members an opportunity to put on record their dissent.
Librarian notes
Scope note: Motion text will refer to "revoke" or "withdraw"
Link note: LBP
Date note: Date tabled. This is not the same as date of notice (aka appearance in LBP). Date tabled will be date of notice -1, Tuesday to Thursday. When date of notice falls on Monday, it will be the previous Friday irrespective of whether the previous Friday was non-sitting day. Where Date of Notice is first day back following a recess: date tabled tbc
Publication name: House of Lords Business website
Publication URL: https://lordsbusiness.parliament.uk/