This is a Private Bill introduced by the Trustees of the Widows’ Scheme of the Incorporation of Bakers of the City of Edinburgh. They are the promoters of the Bill.
This is a Private bill
The Bill became an Act on 12 January 2018
This Bill was passed and is now an Act of the Scottish Parliament.
This is a Private Bill introduced by the Trustees of the Widows’ Scheme of the Incorporation of Bakers of the City of Edinburgh. They are the promoters of the Bill.
The Bill deals with a fund for widows set up by the Incorporation of Bakers of the City of Edinburgh. The fund was established by Act of Parliament in 1813. It has become increasingly difficult to distribute funds in line with the Act.
The Bill will transfer the property and assets of the Edinburgh Bakers' Widows’ Fund to a new scheme.
The promoters of the Bill believe that the Act is out of date and no longer fit for purpose.
The trustees of the fund wish to transfer the funds to a more modern, flexible and relevant scheme. They have set up a new charity for this purpose. The Bill enables the assets of the current trust to be transferred to the new charity.
The new charitable foundation will:
Edinburgh Bakers' Widows' Fund Bill as introduced (398KB, pdf) posted 20 March 2017
Explanatory Notes (97KB, pdf) posted 20 March 2017
Promoter's Memorandum (119KB, pdf) posted 20 March 2017
Promoter's Statement (121KB, pdf) posted 20 March 2017
Statements on legislative competence (85KB, pdf) posted 20 March 2017
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Promoter’s Memorandum: The Promoter’s Memorandum sets out the Bill’s objectives, what alternative approaches were considered and the consultation undertaken. It provides an opportunity to argue the case for the Bill, and so can provide a useful complement to the Explanatory Notes.
Explanatory Notes: this document provides an overview of what the Bill does, plus a more detailed explanation of individual sections.
Promoter’s Statement: The main purpose of the Promoter’s Statement is to set out how the promoter has notified and made information available to those likely to be affected, and obtained consent where required.
Statements on legislative competence: two short statements, one by the Presiding Officer and one by the person introducing the Bill. “Legislative competence” means the powers the Parliament has to make law.
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Research briefing on the Edinburgh Bakers' Widows' Fund Bill
The Bill was introduced on 20 March 2017
The Committee considers and reports on the general principles of the Bill.
Parliament then decides whether the Bill should proceed to the next stage.
The lead committee for this Bill is the Edinburgh Bakers' Widows' Fund Bill Committee. The lead committee considers and reports on the Bill.
The lead committee will usually examine the Bill through evidence sessions. This will involve contributions from individuals and organisations, known as 'witnesses', with knowledge of the subject matter. The committee might also discuss the Bill in private sessions.
A Preliminary Stage debate took place on 21 September 2017 to consider and decide on the general principles of the Bill.
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Once MSPs have decided on the amendments, they debate whether to pass the Bill.
Result 102 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 27 did not vote Vote Passed
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If the Bill is passed, it is normally sent for Royal Assent after about 4 weeks. Royal Assent is when the Bill gets formal agreement by the King and becomes an Act of the Scottish Parliament. Some Acts become law straight after Royal Assent. Some only come into force on a later date. Sometimes different bits of the same Act become law on different dates.
This Bill was passed on 21 November 2017 and became an Act on 12 January 2018.