Motion
Building a Migration System that Supports Scotland’s Economy, Public Services and Communities
S6M-16034.3 · Amendment · lodged by Grant, Rhoda
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 "the establishment" to end and insert "that there have previously been successful models of differentiated migration schemes, tailored to Scotland’s specific needs, such as Fresh Talent; recognises the impact of rural depopulation on Scotland’s communities and their sustainability, including the survival of the Gaelic language; calls on the Scottish Government to use its existing powers to encourage population retention and internal migration where it would benefit Scotland’s communities and economy; understands that the conditions in Scotland’s rural and island communities are challenging due to the centralisation of services and the degradation of infrastructure, and that migration alone will not fix these systemic problems, and calls on the Scottish Government to build homes, provide high quality public services, provide local education and ensure sustainable transport links in rural and island communities in order to ensure that populations are sustainable in the long term."
Lodged by
Grant, Rhoda
alone — no additional MSPs have signed on.
Amendment division result
09 Jan 2025
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
24Against
93Abstain
0Not voted
12In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
SNP
Chamber
· 09 Jan 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 09 January 2025
Rhoda Grant joins us remotely to speak to and move amendment S6M-16034.3. 15:19
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Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab)
Lab
Chamber
· 09 Jan 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 09 January 2025
We recognise the valuable contribution that is made by those who migrate to Scotland. In every walk of life, new Scots provide new knowledge and experience. However, that is not unique to Scotland. I…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 09 Jan 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 09 January 2025
The next question is, that amendment S6M-16034.3, in the name of Rhoda Grant, which seeks to amend motion S6M-16034, in the name of Kaukab Stewart, on building a migration system that supports Scotla…
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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-16034.3, in the name of Rhoda Grant, is: For 24, Against 93, 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-16034.3Selected itemDefeated 24/9308 Jan 2025 · Amendment · Grant, RhodaAs 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 "the establishment" to end and insert "that there have previously been successful models of differentiated migration schemes, tailored to Scotland’s specific needs, su...