Outcome: E
A Bill for an Act of the Scottish Parliament to enable the Scottish Ministers to make provision by regulations in consequence of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 (in respect of matters other than reserved matters).
Current Status of the Bill
The Bill was introduced on 22 March 2012.
The Bill received Royal Assent on 7 August 2012.
Introduction of the Bill
This Executive Bill was introduced by Nicola Sturgeon MSP on 22 March 2012.
Research Briefings on Bill
Stage 2
Stage 2 was taken by the Welfare Reform Committee on 13 June 2012.
The Bill passed Stage 2 on 13 June 2012. An 'As Amended' version of the Bill was not produced for this stage as no amendments were agreed to.
Stage 3
The Stage 3 debate was held on 28 June 2012.
The Bill passed Stage 3 on 28 June 2012.
Chamber proceedings at Stage 3:
Passage of the Bill:
After Passing
Royal Assent
The Bill received Royal Assent on 7 August 2012.
The following volume, published on 31 January 2013, contains all the material relevant to the passage of this Bill: