Motion
A Migration System that Works for Scotland
S6M-17906.2 · Amendment · lodged by Marra, Michael
Lodged on
11 Jun 2025Heard / answered on
12 Jun 2025Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 12 Jun 2025
As an amendment to motion S6M-17906 in the name of Kate Forbes (A Migration System that Works for Scotland), leave out from first “notes” to end and insert “supports the move towards a more sustainable immigration system for the whole of the UK; regrets that the care sector has become overly dependent on low wages and exploitative working practices for migrants; believes that Scotland’s stagnant economy cannot be fixed through migration alone; calls on the Scottish Government to grow the workforce through using its devolved powers to build more housing, strengthen public transport, increase pay for social care work and incentivise skills development, and welcomes the UK Government’s deal with the EU, which includes increased trade, negotiation to rejoin Erasmus+ and co-operation on a youth experience scheme.”
Lodged by
Marra, Michael
alone — no additional MSPs have signed on.
Amendment division result
12 Jun 2025
Defeated
Show MSPs
For
19Against
62Abstain
27Not voted
21In the Official Report
Debated in chamber — 4 contributions reference this
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The Deputy Presiding Officer
LD
Chamber
· 12 Jun 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 12 June 2025
I call Michael Marra to speak to and move amendment S6M-17906.2. 15:44
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Michael Marra
Lab
Chamber
· 12 Jun 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 12 June 2025
I do not have the time, Ms Grahame—apologies. However, the Scottish Government has not even managed to train enough workers to meet the current demand. Instead, it presides over the decimation of c…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 12 Jun 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 12 June 2025
The next question is, that amendment S6M-17906.2, in the name of Michael Marra, which seeks to amend motion S6M-17906, in the name of Kate Forbes, on a migration system that works for Scotland, be ag…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 12 Jun 2025 · Meeting of the Parliament 12 June 2025
The result of the division on amendment S6M-17906.2, in the name of Michael Marra, is: For 19, Against 62, Abstentions 27. Amendment disagreed to.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S6M-17906Original motion10 Jun 2025 · Motion For Debate · Forbes, KateThat the Parliament recognises the contribution to Scotland’s communities, public services and economy by those who have chosen to migrate to Scotland and build their lives here; notes that stakeholders from multiple sectors across Scotland have expressed significant concerns with the UK Government’s immigration white paper, and that prop...
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S6M-17906.2Selected itemDefeated 19/6211 Jun 2025 · Amendment · Marra, MichaelAs an amendment to motion S6M-17906 in the name of Kate Forbes (A Migration System that Works for Scotland), leave out from first “notes” to end and insert “supports the move towards a more sustainable immigration system for the whole of the UK; regrets that the care sector has become overly dependent on low wages and exploitative workin...