Non-fatal motion (prayer) to object to the instrument not moved
A step of type Business step.
A non-fatal motion does not stop a statutory instrument being law but may be used by the House of Lords to show concern. The most common non-fatal motion is a motion to regret. The motion usually gives specific reasons for the regret. Even if agreed, the motion cannot stop or amend the statutory instrument, but gives members an opportunity to put on record their dissent.
Librarian notes
Scope note: Usually occurs at the end of a debate considering several motions in one, the first will be decided while the others, where necessary, not moved
Link note: Hansard link
Date note: Date the motion was not moved
Publication name: Commons Hansard
Publication URL: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons