Motion · S5M-21878 · 29 May 2020
Immigration Statistics, Positive but with Concern
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes data from the National Records of Scotland showing that there has been a rise of 36,000 in the number of non-British nationals residing in Scotland between 2018 and 2019, taking the total to 388,000; recognises however that, although EU migration has remained stable over the last two years, net EU migration has fallen from a peak of over 200,000 in 2015 to 49,000; believes that Scotland does not have enough babies being born to either maintain and grow the population in future or to fill all the jobs required, and seeks to promote the country as a destination for migrants, both from and outwith the EU, to increase its international outlook, cultural diversity and economic viability.
Supporters (9)
- Bill Kidd 29 May 2020
- Richard Lyle 29 May 2020
- Mark McDonald 29 May 2020
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 1 Jun 2020
- Sandra White 1 Jun 2020
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 2 Jun 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 2 Jun 2020
- Willie Coffey 3 Jun 2020
- Ruth Maguire 5 Jun 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.