Scotland (Independence) (Westminster Representation) Bill 2013-14
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. provide that, in the event of a positive vote in the Scottish Independence referendum, Members of Parliament representing Scottish constituencies shall vacate their seats on the day on which Scotland becomes independent; that Scottish constituencies shall be abolished with effect from the same date; and for connected purposes.
Private Members' Bill (under the Ten Minute Rule)
The Scotland (Independence) (Westminster Representation) Bill was a Ten Minute Rule Bill tabled by Angus Brendan MacNeil.
Is this Bill currently before Parliament?No. This Bill is not under active consideration by Parliament, as it was introduced during the previous 2013-14 Session.
Whose idea is this Bill?As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Angus Brendan MacNeil), not the Government.
What type of Bill is this?A Ten Minute Rule Bill is a process of tabling a bill, where an MP has 10 minutes to advocate for their legislation to the Commons and the Minister responsible.
So is this going to become a law?No. This Bill did not complete it's passage before the Session completed and is no longer before Parliament. However, it may have been re-introduced under a similar name in a subsequent Session.
Would you like to know more?See these Glossary articles for more information: Ten Minute Rule Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill
Official Bill Page All Bill Debates
Next Event: There is no future stage currently scheduled for this bill
Last Event: Wednesday 2nd April 2014 - 1st reading: House of Commons
Bill Progession through Parliament