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Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act

Act of Parliament

This bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.

Originated in CommonsCurrently in UnassignedUpdated 19 April 2025

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Long title

A bill to Make provision for persons of the Roman Catholic faith to be eligible to hold the office of His Majesty’s High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading· Commons

    13 February 2025 – 13 February 2025

  2. 2nd reading· Commons

    4 March 2025 – 4 March 2025

  3. Committee of the whole House· Commons

    4 March 2025 – 4 March 2025

  4. 3rd reading· Commons

    4 March 2025 – 4 March 2025

  5. 1st reading· Lords

    5 March 2025 – 5 March 2025

  6. 2nd reading· Lords

    19 March 2025 – 19 March 2025

  7. Order of Commitment discharged· Lords

    24 March 2025 – 24 March 2025

  8. 3rd reading· Lords

    24 March 2025 – 24 March 2025

  9. Royal Assent· Unassigned

    3 April 2025 – 3 April 2025

Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 3936.