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Instrument cannot become law

A step of type Business step.

Draft negative instruments cannot become law if either the House of Commons or House of Lords approve a motion to stop the instrument becoming law within the 40 day praying period. Draft affirmative instruments cannot become law if either the House of Commons or House of Lords reject a motion to approve the instrument.

Librarian notes

Scope note: Actualised according to House decision (only one need say no)

Link note: V&P or LBP.

Date note: Date of decision

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