Motion · S2M-04411 · 17 May 2006
Migrant Workers in the Highlands
The motion
That the Parliament notes the increase in population in the Highlands over the last five years; welcomes the contribution made to these figures by migrant workers who are taking up job vacancies in Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey, Lochaber, Easter Ross and other parts of the Highlands; commends the initiatives of agencies in the Highlands to support the migrant workers, in particular noting the forthcoming “Information Day” in Inverness on 22 May 2006; expresses concern regarding the capacity available in the Highlands to support increasing numbers of migrant workers, and notes that more needs to be done to give language and other support to the children of migrant workers in our schools.
Supporters (17)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 18 May 2006
- Bill Butler 18 May 2006
- Rob Gibson 18 May 2006
- Marlyn Glen 18 May 2006
- Trish Godman 18 May 2006
- Christine May 18 May 2006
- Mr Frank McAveety 18 May 2006
- Elaine Murray 18 May 2006
- Nora Radcliffe 18 May 2006
- Eleanor Scott 18 May 2006
- Ms Rosemary Byrne 19 May 2006
- Roseanna Cunningham 19 May 2006
- Robin Harper 22 May 2006
- Jamie Stone 23 May 2006
- Dr Jean Turner 30 May 2006
- Fergus Ewing 6 Jun 2006
- Rosie Kane 15 Jun 2006
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.