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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

The European Communities (Designation) Order 2020

30 June 2020 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Penny Mordaunt Con Portsmouth North

Parliamentary Procedure

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At a glance

Key points

  • The European Communities (Designation) Order 2020 was laid under an incorrect procedure due to an administrative error.
  • A correction has been issued to address the incorrect procedure issue.
  • The House authorities agreed that the instrument is considered laid under the Negative Procedure from its date of laying.

Issue summary

The European Communities (Designation) Order 2020 was laid under an incorrect procedure due to an administrative error.

Action requested

A correction has been issued and the House authorities have agreed that the instrument is considered laid under the Negative Procedure from its date of laying, with the 40-day laying period ending on 3 July 2020.

Key facts

  • The European Communities (Designation) Order 2020 was laid on 27 May 2020.
  • An administrative error led to the Order being laid under an incorrect procedure.
  • A correction has been issued in Votes and Proceedings on 23 June 2020.
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