The Scotland Act 1998 (Transitory and Transitional Provisions)(Standing Orders and Parliamentary Publications) Order 1999 No. 1095

SCHEDULE STANDING ORDERS OF THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

CHAPTER 9: BILL PROCEDURES

Rule 9.15 Committee Bills

8.  At Stage 1 of a Committee Bill, the Bill shall be referred immediately to the Parliament for consideration of its general principles and a decision on whether they are agreed to. A report on the Bill’s general principles by a committee shall not be required.