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Migration

  • Submitted by: Alasdair Allan, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 13 November 2017
  • Motion reference: S5M-08828
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 14 November 2017

That the Parliament supports the evidence in the Scottish Government’s submission to the Migration Advisory Committee, which demonstrates the positive contribution of European citizens to Scotland’s communities and economy; notes that immigration is crucial to key sectors, including public services, health, higher education, rural industries and financial services; recognises that free movement has allowed UK citizens to travel, live and work across the EU freely; further recognises that EU migration has helped reverse a decline in the Scottish population and that EU citizens’ right to live, work, study and invest in Scotland must be protected; notes that the Scottish Government should continue to use its powers to make Scotland an attractive place to live and work; acknowledges the findings of reports from the Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Relations Committee and the UK's Scottish Affairs Committee and All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration, which agreed that the current migration system needs to change and reflect local circumstances, and supports calls for a differentiated, more flexible solution, which is tailored to meet Scotland’s circumstances.

Supported by: Fiona Hyslop

Vote

Result 74 for, 33 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote Vote Passed

Scottish National Party

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Scottish Labour

Scottish Green Party

Scottish Liberal Democrats

No Party Affiliation

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0
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0
Abstained
0
Did not vote

Defeated amendments

Motion ref. S5M-08828.1

Migration - Amendment - Amendment

Submitted by: Jackson Carlaw, Eastwood, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, November 13, 2017

Supported by: Dean Lockhart, Annie Wells
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Result 29 for, 78 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote Vote Defeated

Amendments that have not been voted on

Motion ref. S5M-08828.2

Migration - Amendment - Amendment

Submitted by: Willie Rennie, North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Monday, November 13, 2017