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Question on a motion (prayer) to stop the instrument becoming law put

House of Commons

A step of type Business step.

A statutory instrument laid under the draft negative procedure cannot be made into law (signed by the minister) if either House approves a motion - or a 'prayer' - to stop the instrument becoming law within 40 sitting days of the instrument being laid.

Librarian notes

Scope note: Usually follows a debate in the Chamber or will be a separate motion if debated in DLC. The decision could also be deferred.

Link note: V&P anchor link

Date note: Date of decision

Publication name: Votes and Proceedings

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

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