Question on a motion to stop the instrument being law put
A step of type Business step.
A statutory instrument laid under the made affirmative procedure cannot be made into law (signed by the minister) if the House of Lords approves a motion to stop the instrument being law. This motion will be a reasoned amendment to the Government's motion to approve.
Librarian notes
Scope note: In the made affirmative procedure, a decision on a motion to amend the approval motion. Usually follows a debate in the Chamber or will be a separate motion if debated in GC
Link note: Lords minutes - individual link
Date note: Date of decision
Publication name: House of Lords Minutes
Publication URL: https://lordsbusiness.parliament.uk/