Motion · S4M-00797 · 6 Sep 2011

Scotland Bill - EU Involvement

Lodged by Fiona Hyslop Motion For Debate 1 supporter

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that Scotland should have a strengthened role in European policy making; acknowledges the UK Government undertaking to respond positively to approaches from devolved administrations to attend and speak at meetings of the Council of the European Union; notes the present situation of Scottish ministers being required to write seeking permission to attend council meetings, and calls for Scottish ministers to be included in the delegation representing the UK at proceedings of EU institutions considering matters that are devolved to the Scottish Parliament or that are exercisable by Scottish ministers.

Supporters (1)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.