Stage 1 scrutiny by the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
This page covers the consideration of the Bill at Stage 1 only.
The Bill and accompanying documents, together with supporting information can be read on the Scottish Elections (Dates) Bill
Timetable
The Committee considered the Bill at Stage 2 on 28 January 2016
Read the Official Report
Stage 3 of the Bill was completed on 25 February 2016.
Evidence
Written evidence
The Committee issued a letter to all MSPs on 25 November 2015. The deadline for responses was 2 December 2015.
Read the submissions received
Oral Evidence
The Committee took evidence from the Minister for Parliamentary Business at its meeting on 3 December 2015.
Read the papers and official reports
Report
The Committee published its report on 14 December 2015
Debate
The Stage 1 Debate on the Scottish Elections (Dates) Bill took place on 7 January 2016
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