Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Member’s Bill
Date lodged: 11 May 2022
A proposal for a Bill to establish a Disability Commissioner for Scotland
The consultation closed on 3 August 2022.
Read about the details of the proposed Bill in the Consultation Document (652KB, pdf) posted 10 May 2022
Date lodged: 06 December 2022
A proposal for a Member’s bill to establish an independent commissioner to promote and safeguard the rights and interests of disabled people.
Consultation Summary (including a link to the published responses) (494KB, pdf) posted 05 December 2022
Total supporters 40
Scottish National Party 0
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 27 Show details Hide details
Scottish Green Party 0
Scottish Labour 11 Show details Hide details
Scottish Liberal Democrats 2 Show details Hide details
Alba Party 0
Independent 0
Disability Commissioner for Scotland Bill
The member withdrew the introduced Bill on 30 September 2025