As an amendment to motion S4M-12763 in the name of Humza Yousaf (Post-study Work Visas), insert at end “; 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”.
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
Independent
Scottish Green Party
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, March 23, 2015
Supported by: Alasdair Allan, Angela Constance, Fiona Hyslop, Fiona McLeod
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Result 93 for, 0 against, 12 abstained, 22 did not vote Vote Passed