Bills

Information on bills currently progressing through the Scottish Parliament and Westminster that affect children and young people, their families and those who work with or for them in Scotland.

Welfare Reform Committee approves Bill at Stage 1, 16/05/12 [S]
The Scottish Parliament Welfare Reform Committee has recommended that the Welfare Reform (Further Provision) (Scotland) Bill should progress through to the next stage.

New children’s bill announced, 11/05/12 [S}
A new Children and Young People Bill will be introduced in the Scottish Parliament next year.

Finance Bill 1st and 2nd readings, 10/05/12 [E/NI/S/W]
The Finance Bill received its First and Second Reading in the House of Commons on 10 May 2012.

Children and Families Bill to give families support, 09/05/12 [E/S/W]
New children and families legislation legislation was announced in the Queen’s Speech on 9 May 2012.

Social Care (Self-Directed Support) (Scotland) Bill Briefing, 03/05/12 [S]
The Scottish Parliament Information Centre has published a briefing on the Social Care (Self-Directed Support) (Scotland) Bill.

Welfare Reform Committee takes evidence, 01/05/12 [S]
During its meeting of 1 May 2012 the Scottish Parliament Welfare Reform Committee took evidence on the Welfare Reform (Further Provision) (Scotland) Bill.

Health and Sport Committee considers Alcohol Bill at Stage 2, 01/05/12 [S]
During its meeting of 1 May 2012 the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee considered the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 2.

Suicide (Prevention) Debate, 25/04/12 [E/NI/S/W]
Ten Minute Rule Bill on suicide prevention introduced by Dr William McRea (DUP) in the House of Commons on 25 April 2012.

Surrogate Parents (Leave, Pay and Allowance Arrangements) Bill, 17/04/12 [E/NI/S/W]
The first Reading for this Private Member’s Bill proposed by John Healey (Lab) took place in the House of Commons on 17 April 2012.

Proposed Responsible Parking (Scotland) Bill Consultation, 28/03/12 [S]
Joe FitzPatrick MSP has lodged a proposal for a Bill that allows freedom of movement for all pedestrians by restricting parking at dropped kerbs, on pavements and double parking. Consultation to 30 June 2012.

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