Question on a non-fatal motion (prayer) to object to the instrument put
A step of type Business step.
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.
Librarian notes
Scope note: Will usually follow a debate or as a separate motion following a DLC debate. The decision could also be deferred.
Link note: V&P anchor link
Date note: Date question put
Publication name: Votes and Proceedings
Publication URL: https://commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/search?SearchTerm=Votes+and+Proceedings