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Non-fatal motion (prayer) to object to the instrument not moved

House of Commons

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

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