As an amendment to motion S6M-16034 in the name of Kaukab Stewart (Building a Migration System that Supports Scotland’s Economy, Public Services and Communities), leave out from first “notes” to end and insert “understands that Scotland receives 6% of net migration to the UK, which is lower than its 8.4% population share; notes that the Scottish Government has made Scotland an unattractive destination to move to through a combination of higher taxes on skilled professionals, a lack of investment in rural economies, a failure to provide adequate transport routes, an inability to provide enough homes in key areas, and a neglect of public services; further notes that the Scottish Government’s failures have led to depopulation from some of Scotland’s more rural parts, and asserts that immigration is a matter reserved to the UK Parliament and not in the jurisdiction of the Scottish Parliament.”
Result 27 for, 90 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote Vote Defeated
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Independent
Alba Party
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Kaukab Stewart, Glasgow Kelvin, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Supported by: Tom Arthur, Kate Forbes, Richard Lochhead, Paul McLennan, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, January 9, 2025
Result 67 for, 27 against, 22 abstained, 13 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, January 9, 2025
Result 68 for, 28 against, 21 abstained, 12 did not vote Vote Passed
Submitted by: Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, January 9, 2025
Result 24 for, 93 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote Vote Defeated
Submitted by: Alex Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh Western, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Thursday, January 9, 2025