As an amendment to motion S6M-19252 in the name of Russell Findlay (Stopping Illegal Immigration and Recognising its Impact on Housing), leave out from “believes” to end and insert “notes that the suspension of local connection referrals in 2022 did not change the rights of newly recognised refugees to choose where they settle in Scotland, nor did it prevent Scottish local authorities from referring households presenting as homeless to an English or Welsh local authority with which they have a local connection; reaffirms that Scotland is a welcoming nation to people fleeing persecution, seeking safety and who have been granted refugee status, ensuring that they can rebuild their lives in the country through the New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy; highlights action in Scotland to tackle homelessness and destitution, including new prevention measures in the Housing (Scotland) Bill, increased investment in affordable homes and the £4 million investment in homelessness prevention pilots, alongside the extension of rapid rehousing transition plan funding of £8 million into 2026-27, and calls again on the UK Government to urgently uphold the European Convention on Human Rights, 1951 Refugee Convention and 1967 Protocol.”
Result 61 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote Agreed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Green Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Independent
Reform UK
Alba Party
No Party Affiliation
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, October 6, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Result 61 for, 51 against, 0 abstained, 17 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scotland, Reform UK , Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, North East Fife, Scottish Liberal Democrats, Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Submitted by: Mark Griffin, Central Scotland, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025