As far as I understand it, that is the case—I have seen this happen before—although I do not wish to pre-empt the view of the Chairman. The Grand Committee cannot approve a Motion if a noble Lord decides that he is not prepared to say “Content”. It simply reverts to the Chamber and will probably appear on the Order Paper within a short time. My understanding is that it is open for debate on the Floor of the House.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
(Labour)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 7 September 2015.
It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015.
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2015-16
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House of Lords Grand Committee
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