Motion
Building A New Scotland: Migration to Scotland after Independence
S6M-11237 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Hepburn, Jamie
Lodged on
13 Nov 2023Heard / answered on
14 Nov 2023Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 14 Nov 2023
That the Parliament notes that Scotland’s population growth has relied on migration into Scotland; welcomes the fact that there are currently more people choosing to move to Scotland from the rest of the UK than those moving in the opposite direction; recognises the benefits of EU freedom of movement, which was lost as a result of Brexit; agrees that a decline in the working population would damage Scotland’s public services and economy; deplores the UK Government’s hostile rhetoric towards migrants, and welcomes the proposals in the Scottish Government paper, Migration to Scotland after independence, for a humane migration system tailored to Scotland’s needs.
Backed by
Supported by 4 additional MSPs
SNP 4
Lodged by
Hepburn, Jamie
(Scottish National Party).
- McLennan, Paul (SNP)
- Roddick, Emma (SNP)
- Somerville, Shirley-Anne (SNP)
- Yousaf, Humza (SNP)
Final vote on motion (no amendments carried)
14 Nov 2023
Carried
Show MSPs
For
60Against
49Abstain
0Not voted
20Amendments were lodged but none were carried; the motion was decided as originally lodged.
In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer (Liam McArthur)
LD
Chamber
· 14 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 14 November 2023
The next item of business is a debate on motion S6M-11237, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on building a new Scotland—migration to Scotland after independence. 14:46
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 14 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 14 November 2023
There are three questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that, if amendment S6M-11237.1, in the name of Donald Cameron, is agreed to, amendment S6M-11237.2, in the name o…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 14 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 14 November 2023
The next question is, that amendment S6M-11237.2, in the name of Paul O’Kane, which seeks to amend motion S6M-11237, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on building a new Scotland—migration to Scotland aft…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 14 Nov 2023 · Meeting of the Parliament 14 November 2023
The final question is, that motion S6M-11237, in the name of Jamie Hepburn, on building a new Scotland—migration to Scotland after independence, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-11237Selected itemCarried 60/4913 Nov 2023 · Motion For Debate · Hepburn, JamieThat the Parliament notes that Scotland’s population growth has relied on migration into Scotland; welcomes the fact that there are currently more people choosing to move to Scotland from the rest of the UK than those moving in the opposite direction; recognises the benefits of EU freedom of movement, which was lost as a result of Brexit; agrees tha...
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S6M-11237.1Linked amendment/itemDefeated 29/8013 Nov 2023 · Amendment · Cameron, DonaldAs an amendment to motion S6M-11237 in the name of Jamie Hepburn (Building a New Scotland: Migration to Scotland after Independence), leave out from “notes” to end and insert “regrets that Scotland has consistently taken below its population share of migrants, compared to the rest of the UK; acknowledges that Scotland is the highest...
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S6M-11237.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 17/9013 Nov 2023 · Amendment · O'Kane, PaulAs an amendment to motion S6M-11237 in the name of Jamie Hepburn (Building a New Scotland: Migration to Scotland after Independence), leave out from first “welcomes” to end and insert “deplores the UK Conservative administration’s hostile rhetoric towards migrants; notes the Scottish Government paper, Migration to Scotland after in...
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S6M-11237.3Linked amendment/item13 Nov 2023 · Amendment · Cole-Hamilton, AlexAs an amendment to motion S6M-11237 in the name of Jamie Hepburn (Building A New Scotland: Migration to Scotland after Independence), leave out from "and welcomes" to end and insert "which is contrary to the proud history that the UK has of welcoming people who want to contribute and build their life in this country or seek sanctuary from war and persecut...