Proposed Disability Commissioner (Scotland) Bill
Jeremy Balfour, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
This is a proposal for a Member’s Bill
Draft proposal
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
Final proposal
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.
Lodged on 6 December 2022
Consultation Summary (including a link to the published responses) Consultation Summary
MSPs who supported the proposal
Total supporters 41
Scottish National Party 0
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 27 + Show details + Hide details
- Stephen Kerr
- Tess White
- Finlay Carson
- Liz Smith
- Russell Findlay
- Graham Simpson
- Douglas Ross
- Oliver Mundell
- Jamie Greene
- Alexander Burnett
- Pam Gosal
- Maurice Golden
- Miles Briggs
- Sue Webber
- Sharon Dowey
- Alexander Stewart
- Murdo Fraser
- Roz McCall
- Edward Mountain
- Meghan Gallacher
- Brian Whittle
- Dr. Sandesh Gulhane
- Jamie Halcro Johnston
- Rachael Hamilton
- Annie Wells
- Craig Hoy
- Liam Kerr
Scottish Green Party 0
Scottish Labour 11 + Show details + Hide details
Scottish Liberal Democrats 2 + Show details + Hide details
Alba Party 0
Independent 0