Motion
Contribution of EU Citizens to Scotland
S5M-15184 · Motion For Debate · lodged by Macpherson, Ben
Lodged on
17 Dec 2018Heard / answered on
19 Dec 2018Watch the chamber session on SPTV · lands on the meetings recorded on 19 Dec 2018
That the Parliament welcomes the significant economic, social and cultural contributions made by EU citizens to Scotland; acknowledges that they are a welcome and integral part of communities across the country; notes that EU citizens are important contributors to key sectors such as health and social care, education, construction, tourism and hospitality, culture, rural industries and financial services; recognises that EU citizens who have settled in Scotland have done so under freedom of movement; however, notes that the UK Government’s policy is for EU citizens, including children, to enter an application process to obtain settled status and pay a fee to retain their existing rights to live, work and study in Scotland; recognises the risk that this charge could create a barrier for families and for individuals on low incomes; notes the Scottish Government commitment to meet the settled status fee for EU citizens working in devolved public services and to provide an information and advice service to support them; however, believes that EU citizens should not have to pay to retain rights that they already hold, and therefore calls on the UK Government to scrap its fee for settled status applications.
Backed by
Supported by 1 additional MSP
SNP 1
Lodged by
Macpherson, Ben
(Scottish National Party).
- Hyslop, Fiona (SNP)
Final vote on motion (no amendments carried)
19 Dec 2018
Carried
Show MSPs
For
90Against
27Abstain
0Not voted
12Amendments 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 (Linda Fabiani)
SNP
Chamber
· 19 Dec 2018 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 December 2018
The next item of business is a debate on motion S5M-15184, in the name of Ben Macpherson, on the contribution of European Union citizens to Scotland. 15:42
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The Presiding Officer (Ken Macintosh)
NPA
Chamber
· 19 Dec 2018 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 December 2018
The first question is, that amendment S5M-15184.2, in the name of Adam Tomkins, which seeks to amend motion S5M-15184, in the name of Ben Macpherson, on the contribution of European Union citizens to…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 19 Dec 2018 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 December 2018
The next question is, that amendment S5M-15184.1, in the name of Claire Baker, which seeks to amend motion S5M-15184, in the name of Ben Macpherson, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members indicated ag…
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
Chamber
· 19 Dec 2018 · Meeting of the Parliament 19 December 2018
The next question is, that motion S5M-15184, in the name of Ben Macpherson, on the contribution of EU citizens to Scotland, as amended, be agreed to. Are we agreed? Members: No.
Amendments and how the chamber decided
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S5M-15184Selected itemCarried 90/2717 Dec 2018 · Motion For Debate · Macpherson, BenThat the Parliament welcomes the significant economic, social and cultural contributions made by EU citizens to Scotland; acknowledges that they are a welcome and integral part of communities across the country; notes that EU citizens are important contributors to key sectors such as health and social care, education, construction, tourism and hospitality...
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S5M-15184.1Linked amendment/item18 Dec 2018 · Amendment · Baker, ClaireAs an amendment to motion S5M-15184 in the name of Ben Macpherson (Contribution of EU Citizens to Scotland), after “freedom of movement;” insert “commends the work of organisations such as EU Citizens Rights Project, in partnership with stakeholders, to address the needs and concerns of EU citizens, ensuring that their voice is heard throughout the negoti...
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S5M-15184.2Linked amendment/itemDefeated 27/9018 Dec 2018 · Amendment · Tomkins, AdamAs an amendment to motion S5M-15184 in the name of Ben Macpherson (Contribution of EU Citizens to Scotland), leave out from "however, notes that the UK Government's policy" to end and insert ", and notes and welcomes that the first priority of the UK Government in the process of leaving the EU has always been to secure the status of EU citizens living in ...