4th Report 2005, (Session 2)

 Private Legislation

CONTENTS

Volume 1

Remit and membership

Introduction and background

Structure of the inquiry and evidence considered
Origins of the current system
Current Rules and procedures
Private Bills to date
Resource implications
The case for a new statutory system
Priority changes to current system

Model for a new statutory system

Views of witnesses
Consideration by officials
Recommendation

Priority changes to current system

Environmental impact
Private Bill Committees – size
Private Bill Committees – eligibility for membership
Private Bill Committees – obligations to attend
Private Bill Committees – meeting times
Late objections
Change of promoter
Other minor changes

Conclusion and summary of recommendations

Annexe A: Proposed changes to Standing Orders

Annexe B: Extracts from Minutes of Procedures Committee

Annexe C: Reports by Parliament and Executive Officials

First Report
Second Report

Volume 2

Annexe D: Oral evidence and associated written evidence

Annexe E: Other written evidence and correspondence

Annexe F: Note of Dublin visit

Annexe G: Private Bills to date

Remit and membership 

Remit:

The remit of the Procedures Committee is to consider and report on the practice and procedures of the Parliament in relation to its business.

(Standing Orders of the Scottish Parliament, Rule 6.4)

Membership:

Mr Richard Baker
Mark Ballard
Cathie Craigie
Karen Gillon (Deputy Convener)
Mr Bruce McFee
Mr Jamie McGrigor
Iain Smith (Convener)

Committee Clerking Team:

Clerk to the Committee
Andrew Mylne

Senior Assistant Clerk
Jane McEwan

Assistant Clerk
Jonathan Elliott