Question

Which motions depend upon or relate to other motions or follow up on some proceedings in the House?

• A. Substantive Motions
• B. Substitute Motions
• C. Subsidiary Motions
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Subsidiary Motions

Motions in Parliament

• Motions in Parliament are formal proposals or suggestions made by Members of Parliament that require a decision from the House.
• They play a crucial role in the functioning of parliamentary proceedings and allow members to raise issues, propose solutions, and express their opinions on various matters.

In the Parliament of India there are broadly three categories of motion:-

1) Substantive Motion

2) Substitute Motion

3) Subsidiary Motion- it is further classified into ancillary motion, supersiding motion and amendment.

Subsidiary Motions

• Subsidiary motions are crucial for managing the flow of parliamentary procedures and are often used to support or supplement other motions or proceedings.
• They may not have a stand-alone significance and typically require reference to the original motion or other proceedings in the House.
• These motions help in organizing the discussions and ensuring the smooth functioning of the parliamentary processes.

Subsidiary motions can be further divided into

1. 1. Ancillary Motions
   2. Superseding Motions
   3. Amendments