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Post-study Work Visas

  • Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Monday, 23 March 2015
  • Motion reference: S4M-12763
  • Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Motions as amended

S4M-12763 Humza Yousaf: Post-study Work Visas—That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the Post Study Work Working Group’s report; agrees with business and education leaders who demand the return of the post-study work visa to Scotland; recognises the contribution that international graduates make to the economy and society; highlights that Scotland’s education institutions provide a first-class experience for talented students from around the world; embraces a culturally diverse student and teaching body that enriches Scotland’s intellectual, social and cultural life; calls on the UK Government to engage constructively on the Smith Commission finding that it should work with the Scottish Government to explore schemes to allow international graduates to remain in Scotland and contribute to economic activity, and calls for an immigration system for Scotland that meets its needs; recognises the success of Fresh Talent, launched by the then First Minister, Jack McConnell, in bringing considerable benefits to Scotland’s economy by encouraging international students to work, study and stay in Scotland, and calls on the UK Government to immediately remove university students from net migration targets to ensure that Scotland’s universities can continue to compete in a growing global market”.

Supported by: Alasdair Allan, Angela Constance, Fiona Hyslop, Fiona McLeod

Vote

Result 93 for, 0 against, 12 abstained, 22 did not vote Vote Passed

Scottish National Party

Scottish Labour

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Scottish Liberal Democrats

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0
Did not vote

Independent

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0
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0
Did not vote
0

Scottish Green Party

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0
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0
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Original motion text

That the Parliament welcomes the publication of the Post Study Work Working Group’s report; agrees with business and education leaders who demand the return of the post-study work visa to Scotland; recognises the contribution that international graduates make to the economy and society; highlights that Scotland’s education institutions provide a first-class experience for talented students from around the world; embraces a culturally diverse student and teaching body that enriches Scotland's intellectual, social and cultural life; calls on the UK Government to engage constructively on the Smith Commission finding that it should work with the Scottish Government to explore schemes to allow international graduates to remain in Scotland and contribute to economic activity, and calls for an immigration system for Scotland that meets its needs.

Accepted amendments

Motion ref. S4M-12763.1

Post-study Work Visas - Amendment - Amendment

Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, March 23, 2015

Supported by: Iain Gray
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Result 93 for, 0 against, 12 abstained, 22 did not vote Vote Passed