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Therefore, it is imperative that, right at the top of the Brexit process, we in Scotland combine to protect Scotland’srightful place at the heart of the United Kingdom.
In an energy-rich nation such as Scotland, no household should be struggling to heat its home and no business should be struggling to pay its bills and keep its head above water.
However, since the passing of the Transport and Works (Scotland) Act 2007, works Bills have become far less common; all recent Private Bills have been non-works Bills.
At the time of writing, Social Security Scotland's approach to debt recovery - including liability to repay, small overpayments and consideration of hardship - is still being developed.6Social Security Scotland. (2021).
• Smoking Ban. • Free prescriptions. • The right to roam - key piece of legislation for people in Borders. • Minor ailment service in pharmacies. • Child Payments. • Gender Reform Act - showed Scotland’s will for change. • Mental Health Act – ahead of its time. • Minimum pricing for alcohol – positive impact on addiction services. • Free bus travel – young people. • British Sign Language Act. • Free school meals.
Committee reports
Date published:
10 December 2025
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Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1
Stage 1 Report on the Contract (Formation and Remedies) (Scotland) Bill
Introduction
Background to the Bill
The Bill was introduced by Angela Constance MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, in the Scottish Parliament on 2 October 2025.
Members are advised to lodge amendments in good time before the beginning of a Stage and as early as possible during the day. (G) = Government Bill; (M) = Member s Bill; (C) = Committee Bill; (P) = Private Bill; (H) = Hybrid ’ Bill.
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A National Care Service for Scotland - Consultation.
Letter from Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care regarding new consultation ‘A National Care Service for Scotland’, 6 August 2021.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill.