Question on a motion to take note of the instrument put Procedures with step depth
A step of type Business step.
The House of Lords provides for debates to take note of a particular issue, without coming to a decision. The motion for the debate can be on any subject, but the phrasing of the motion itself must be neutral in terms.
There are 3 procedures.
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Question on a motion to take note of the instrument put has step depth 26 in the Draft negative procedure
Instruments subject to the draft negative procedure are laid in draft and do not require approval in Parliament before being signed in law. Instruments concerning taxation are not laid in the Lords. Either House may pass a motion within the objection period which prevents the instrument being signed into law. The instrument cannot be signed into law by a Minister until the end of the objection period.
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Question on a motion to take note of the instrument put has step depth 18 in the Legislative Reform Order procedure
Legislative Reform Orders (LROs) are a specific type of delegated legislation that the Government can use to remove or reduce burdens that result directly or indirectly from legislation, or to promote principles of better regulation. They are made under terms set out in the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 and are subject to scrutiny by a special committee in each House.
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Question on a motion to take note of the instrument put has step depth 27 in the Made negative procedure
Instruments subject to the made negative procedure do not require approval in Parliament before becoming law. These instruments may come into force on any date after being laid. Instruments concerning taxation are not laid in the Lords. Either House may pass a motion within the objection period which annuls the instrument and stops it having effect.