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

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.

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Librarian notes

Scope note: Motion text will refer to "revoke" or "withdraw". Will usually follow a Chamber debate or as a formal proceeding following a DLC debate

Link note: Vote anchor link

Date note: Date of decision

Publication name: Votes and Proceedings

Publication URL: https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/search?SearchTerm=Votes+and+Proceedings

Step identifier

https://id.parliament.uk/rPPHhNSw

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