Where knives and forks are laid is up for discussion (2,3,5)

I believe the answer is:

on the table

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'up for discussion' is the definition.
(something on the table is being discussed)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for on the table that I've seen before include "Where to lay out fighting irons" , "open for discussion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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