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Motion For Debate · S5M-08828 · Session 5

Migration

Carried Lodged by Dr Alasdair Allan SNP Lodged 13 Nov 2017 Debate 14 Nov 2017 1 supporter

The motion

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.

Signatures by party

1 MSP besides the lodger · 0 from other parties
SNP 1

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Vote

1 division
  1. 14 Nov 2017
    Migration
    S5M-08828
    Carried
    74 for, 33 against

Amendments

2
  1. S5M-08828.1
    Migration
    Jackson Carlaw Con Lodged 13 Nov 2017
    Defeated
    29 for, 78 against
  2. S5M-08828.2
    Migration
    Willie Rennie LD Lodged 13 Nov 2017
    No recorded vote

Supporters

1 MSP

SNP 1

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SNP 1

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In the Official Report

3 contributions mention S5M-08828
  1. 14 Nov 2017
    Migration
    Linda Fabiani SNP Meeting of the Parliament

    The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-08828, in the name of Alasdair Allan, on migration. 14:57

  2. 14 Nov 2017
    Decision Time
    Ken Macintosh Meeting of the Parliament

    There are two questions to be put as a result of today’s business. The first question is, that amendment S5M-08828.1, in the name of Jackson Carlaw, which seeks to amend motion S5M-08828, in the name of Alasdair Allan, on migration, be agr…

  3. 14 Nov 2017
    Decision Time
    Ken Macintosh Meeting of the Parliament

    The final question is, that motion S5M-08828, in the name of Alasdair Allan, on migration, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.