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  3. Two-thirds majority for Bills relating to a protected subject-matter

🇬🇧 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandConstitution

Scotland Act 1998

Two-thirds majority for Bills relating to a protected subject-matter

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Provision
31A
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

Provision text

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If the Presiding Officer states under section 31(2A) that in his view any provision of a Bill relates to a protected subject-matter, the Bill is not passed unless the number of members voting in favour of it at the final stage is at least two-thirds of the total number of seats for members of the Parliament.

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Scotland Act 1998 · legislation.gov.uk · Retrieved 17 August 2026.

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