Motion
Building a Migration System that Supports Scotland’s Economy, Public Services and Communities
S6M-16034.4 · Amendment · lodged by Balfour, Jeremy
Lodged on
08 Jan 2025Heard / answered on
09 Jan 2025Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 09 Jan 2025
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.”
Lodged by
Balfour, Jeremy
alone — no additional MSPs have signed on.
Amendment division result
09 Jan 2025
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
27Against
90Abstain
0Not voted
12In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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Jeremy Balfour
Con
Chamber
· 09 Jan 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 09 January 2025
I have probably taken enough interventions. The Scottish Conservatives believe that, by allowing people to keep more of their hard-earned wages, we can promote the economic growth that Scotland so d…
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The Presiding Officer (Alison Johnstone)
NPA
Chamber
· 09 Jan 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 09 January 2025
There are four questions to be put as a result of today’s business. I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Jeremy Balfour is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Rhoda Grant will…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 09 Jan 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 09 January 2025
I remind members that, if the amendment in the name of Jeremy Balfour is agreed to, the amendment in the name of Rhoda Grant will fall. We come to the vote on amendment S6M-16034.4, in the name of J…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 09 Jan 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 09 January 2025
The result of the division on amendment S6M-16034.4, in the name of Jeremy Balfour, is: For 27, Against 90, Abstentions 0. Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-16034Original motion07 Jan 2025 · Motion For Debate · Stewart, KaukabThat the Parliament recognises the social, economic and cultural contribution made to Scotland by those who have chosen to live here; notes the establishment of Scotland’s Migration Service at a cost of up to £1.5 million in the draft Budget 2025-26 to help employers, investors and individuals navigate the UK immigration system; further notes ...
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S6M-16034.4Selected itemDefeated 27/9008 Jan 2025 · Amendment · Balfour, JeremyAs 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 tha...