Outcome: E
A Bill to give the Scottish Ministers power to construct a new bridge over the Firth of Forth and to construct and improve associated roads and structures; to authorise the acquisition, or temporary possession and use, of land for construction and improvement works; and for connected purposes.
Current Status of the Bill
The Bill received Royal Assent on 20 January 2011.
Introduction of the Bill
This Hybrid Bill was introduced by John Swinney MSP on 16 November 2009.
Research Briefings on Bill
SPICe briefing on Bill (as introduced):
Stage 1
The Lead Committee for Stage 1 was the Forth Crossing Bill Committee.
Lead committee: Forth Crossing Bill Committee
The Bill was also considered by the following committees:
Secondary committee: Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee
Other committees:
Finance Committee
Subordinate Legislation Committee
The Stage 1 debate took place on 26 May 2010.
Chamber proceedings at Stage 1 (26 May 2010):
The Bill passed Stage 1 on 26 May 2010.
Stage 2
17 November 2010 (Consideration of amendments, Day 1)
Stage 2 was completed on 17 November 2010.
The deadline for completion of Stage 2 was 26 November 2010.
After Stage 2
The Subordinate Legislation Committee considered the delegated powers provisions in this Bill after Stage 2.
Subordinate Legislation Committee:
Stage 3
The Stage 3 debate was held on 15 December 2010.
The Bill passed Stage 3 on 15 December 2010.
Royal Assent
The Bill received Royal Assent on 20 January 2011.
Passage of the Bill: