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Proposed Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill

Colin Smyth, South Scotland, Scottish Labour

This is a proposal for a Member’s Bill


Draft proposal

Date lodged: 12 June 2023

A draft proposal for a bill to establish an independent commissioner to promote and safeguard the rights and interests of older people. 

The consultation closed on 23 October 2023 (previously 12 September 2023)

Read about the details of the proposed bill in the Consultation Document (1MB, pdf) posted 08 June 2023


Final proposal

Date lodged: 25 September 2024

A final proposal for a bill to establish an independent commissioner to promote and safeguard the rights and interests of older people. 

Consultation summary (including a link to the published responses): Consultation Summary (506KB, pdf) posted 25 September 2024


MSPs who supported the proposal

Total supporters 18

Scottish National Party  0

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party  1 + Show details + Hide details

Scottish Green Party  0

Scottish Labour  17 + Show details + Hide details

Scottish Liberal Democrats  0

Alba Party  0

Independent  0

Right to introduce Member's Bill Secured