Prayer motion
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A prayer motion is a method by which a member of the UK House of Lords or the House of Commons can object to or comment on secondary legislation.[1][2] Prayer Motions in the House of Commons typically take the form of an Early Day Motion. A fatal prayer must be tabled within 40 days from the introduction of the Statutory Instrument to annul the Instrument.[2] A "fatal motion" can end the parliamentary legislation process, forcing the government to start again if they wish to re-introduce the legislation.[3] A "motion to regret" allows members of the Lords to express their opposition to legislation without stopping it.[4] A "motion to take note" allows the expression of opinion without implying disapproval.[5]
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