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Scotland Act 2016
Summary
The Scotland Act 2016 transferred more powers from Westminster (the UK Parliament) to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. It allowed Scotland to make more of its own decisions on taxes, welfare benefits, and other important areas, giving Scots more say in how their country is run.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing greater powers for the Scottish Parliament to make its own decisions on things like income tax, benefits, and housing. Supporters believe it gives Scotland more control over its own affairs and allows Scottish politicians to create policies that better suit Scottish people's needs.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that giving Scotland more financial powers could lead to higher taxes in Scotland compared to the rest of the UK. Others are concerned it could weaken the unity of the United Kingdom or create complicated situations where different rules apply in different parts of the country.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading28 May 2015
- 2nd reading8 Jun 2015
- Committee stage15 Jun 2015
- Report stage9 Nov 2015
- 3rd reading9 Nov 2015
Lords
- 1st reading10 Nov 2015
- 2nd reading24 Nov 2015
- Committee stage8 Dec 2015
- Report stage24 Feb 2016
- 3rd reading21 Mar 2016
Royal Assent23 Mar 2016
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