A Bill to make provision for certain Scottish people resident outside Scotland to be consulted ahead of the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence
House of Lords
30 January 2014
This bill would require the government to consult with certain Scottish people who live outside Scotland ahead of the 2014 independence referendum. It focuses on gathering views, not changing voting rights, and it would define who qualifies for the consultation and how the consultation should be carried out.
The bill is at its second reading in the House of Lords. It is in the early stages of passage and would need to move through subsequent stages in both Houses to become law.
Generated 21 February 2026
First reading took place on 29 January. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2013-14 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
