There was a great deal of interest in the topic.Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1 The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-09894, in the name of Annabelle Ewing, on the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill. 14:24 I am pleased to open the stage 1 debate on the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Bill.