Proposed Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill
Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour
This is a proposal for a Member’s Bill
Draft proposal
Date lodged: 12 June 2023
A draft proposal for a bill to establish an independent commissioner to promote and safeguard the rights and interests of older people.
The consultation runs from 13 June to 23 October 2023 (previously 12 September 2023)
Read about the details of the proposed bill in the Consultation Document (1MB, pdf) posted 08 June 2023
Please find a link to the survey here: Consultation Survey
Colin Smyth MSP talks about his draft proposal for a Member's Bill to establish an Older People’s Commissioner for Scotland.
