Bill · started in the Commons

Job Creation Powers (Scotland) Bill

A Bill to devolve responsibility for operation of the Work Programme in Scotland to the Scottish Parliament; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Job Creation Powers (Scotland) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 February 2015 by Ian Murray (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 11 Feb 2015
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Mar 2015.