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Agenda item 2 concerns the “Brussels Bulletin”. Are there any questions, comments or requests for further clarity?
I am grateful that the document outlines the United Kingdom Government’s proposals for reform. Perhaps the Scottish Parliament information centre or someone else could provide us with a bit more information about the rules that apply across the European Union with regard to migrants claiming benefits when they begin working. That would enhance our understanding of the debate.
We could definitely ask for a table of comparison.
Any information would be better than none.
Anything else on the bulletin?
I read with interest the comments on the review of the birds and habitats directive. I understand that the UK Government has been rather silent on the matter. We could have asked Mr Duncan about that, but we had other matters to discuss. I would be grateful for further information on the UK Government’s position on that directive, if any is available.
I do not have a question; I just want to highlight the fact that the employment, skills and education section states that there were 150 successful applications from Scotland to the Erasmus+ scheme. Wow—that is super.
The National Union of Students Scotland did a lot of work in its Scotland goes global campaign to get as many young people as possible to sign up, because traditionally the numbers were low. It is a good step forward—well noted.
Do we agree to share the bulletin with specific committees, including the Welfare Reform Committee, with regard to the point that Rod Campbell raised; the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee on the point about rural habitats; and the Education and Culture Committee on the point that Anne McTaggart raised?
Members indicated agreement.
We will move to item 3, which is in private.
10:48 Meeting continued in private until 11:17.Previous
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