Concept

Prayers (Fatal)

Properties

SES ID
  • 445873
Notation
  • 445873
In scheme
Broader
Definition
  • In the House of Commons, Members can table motions in the form of a "prayer" to annul or withdraw negative statutory instruments. A motion to annul, if tabled and and passed within 40 days of the instrument being laid, is fatal to the progress of the instrument.
History note
  • Added 03/05/2018. EM. Scope note amended 18/06/2018. AS.