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Motion calling on the Government to extend objection period A not moved Procedures with step depth

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In the House of Commons, Members can table a motion to extend objection period A. A motion to extend, if tabled and passed within 21 days (Period A - subject to extension) of the treaty being laid, does not have to be actioned or acknowledged by the Government.

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  1. Motion calling on the Government to extend objection period A not moved has step depth 20 in the Treaties subject to the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 procedure

    A treaty may be ratified if the Commons does not resolve against ratification within 21 sitting days. A Minister may extend this period. If the Commons resolves against ratification, a Minister may make a statement in disagreement, following which the Commons may consider for a further 21 sitting days. Even if the Lords resolves against ratification, a Minister may make a statement that the treaty be ratified. A Minister may determine a treaty be ratified without it being laid before Parliament.

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