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Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Members of the House of Commons) Bill

A Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to provide that Members of the House of Commons may not be Members of the Scottish Parliament; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

6 May 2021

In Plain English

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This Bill would stop someone from sitting in both the UK Parliament and the Scottish Parliament at the same time. It would change the Scotland Act 1998 to make dual membership unlawful and would set out how the new rule should be applied and any related provisions.

Key Points

Prohibits holding both MP and MSP offices simultaneously
Amends the Scotland Act 1998 to implement this disqualification and cover related changes
Applies to current and future MPs/MSPs and to those considering standing for either Parliament

Who is affected?

Members of the House of Commons (MPs)Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)Political parties and candidates who might hold both offices

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

25 Mar 2021

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Members of the House of Commons) Bill

26 Mar 2021

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.