Gender Representation on Public Boards (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
The Bill removes the definition of “woman” from the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018.
The Bill ended Stage 3 on 20 June 2024
Contents
Stage 3 - Final changes and vote
MSPs can propose further “amendments” (changes) to the Bill. MSPs decide on each of these. Finally, they debate and vote on whether to pass the Bill.
The Bill ended Stage 3 on 20 June 2024
Debate on the proposed amendments
MSPs can propose further “amendments” (changes) to the Bill. Amendments are “selected” (chosen for debate) by the Presiding Officer. MSPs then debate and decide on the amendments.
No amendments were submitted ahead of Stage 3 proceedings.
Final debate on the Bill
MSPs debate whether to pass the Bill.
Meeting on 20 June 2024
Read the minutes of proceedings (174KB, pdf) posted 20 June 2024
Final vote on the Bill
After the debate, MSPs vote on whether to pass the Bill.
Meeting on 20 June 2024
Final version of the Bill
No amendments were made to the Bill at Stage 2 or Stage 3.
The Bill as Introduced is the final version of the Bill.
Gender Representation on Public Boards (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill
- Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 17 June 2024
- Motion reference: S6M-13664
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, 20 June 2024