Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 07 June 2022
07 Jun 2022 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021 (Statement of Policy)
The continuity act was introduced in response to Brexit, to ensure that Scottish ministers are able to protect the world-class standards that Scotland has enjoyed as a member of the European Union. It bears underscoring yet again that Scotland was removed from the European Union against its will and that, as we see daily, there are no benefits of Brexit.
In the same item of business
The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
The next item of business is consideration of motion S6M-04702, in the name of Donald Cameron, on a statement of policy. 17:01
Donald Cameron (Highlands and Islands) (Con)
Con
The motion states that the Parliament resolves that “the statement laid by ... Ministers ... under Section 7(1) of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union...
Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab)
Lab
I start by making it absolutely clear that Scottish Labour supports alignment with the European Union, which is why we supported the European Union (Continui...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
I call Angus Robertson to respond on behalf of the Scottish Government. 17:07
The Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture (Angus Robertson)
SNP
The continuity act was introduced in response to Brexit, to ensure that Scottish ministers are able to protect the world-class standards that Scotland has en...
Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con)
Con
Will the member take an intervention?
Angus Robertson
SNP
No. The Scottish Government is clear that we must remain close to the EU and continue to protect the high standards that benefit our country. The people of ...
The Presiding Officer
NPA
The question on the motion will be put at decision time.