Motion to approve the instrument not moved (House of Commons)
A step of type Business step.
Ministers table motions to approve affirmative instruments in both the House of Commons and House of Lords. Instruments cannot be debated without the motion being tabled.
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 anchor link
Date note: Date the motion was not moved
Publication name: Commons Hansard
Publication URL: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons