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A Bill is a proposed Act of the Scottish Parliament. A Bill that is introduced in the Scottish Parliament is scrutinised and debated by MSPs.
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*Johann Lamont (Glasgow) (Lab)
*Angus MacDonald (Falkirk East) (SNP)
Maurice Corry (West Scotland) (Con)
*Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP)
*Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con)
Graeme Dey (Angus South) (SNP)
Mary Fee (West Scotland) (Lab)
* Attended
Professor Paul Braterman (Scottish Secular Society)
Spencer Fildes (Scottish Secular Society)
Edward Mountain (Highlands and Islands) (Con) (Committee Substitute)
Catherine Fergusson
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