Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill

What the bill does

A Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to grant legislative competence for employment matters to the Scottish Parliament.

Progress through Parliament

What 2nd reading means, and what happens next

Second reading is the first full debate on the principle of the bill. The House votes on whether it should proceed at all.

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at second reading of a bill

Questions about the Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill

What stage is the Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill at?

The Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill is currently at 2nd reading in the UK Parliament.

Has the Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill become law?

Not yet. A bill becomes law only when it has passed both Houses and received Royal Assent. The Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill is currently at 2nd reading.

What happens next to the Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill?

If it passes, the bill goes to committee stage, where it is examined line by line and amendments are considered.

Who sponsored the Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill?

The Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill was sponsored by Chris Stephens.

When was the Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 11 December 2023, at first reading.

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