That the Parliament notes the case of the Brain family, who migrated from Australia to the Scottish Highlands; understands that the Brain family intended to apply for a post-study work visa in order to remain in Scotland; believes that attracting young families to live in rural areas such as Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch is essential for the economic and social success of rural Scotland, and believes that rural communities would benefit from a new post-study work visa scheme.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Bruce Crawford, Graeme Dey, Bob Doris, Linda Fabiani, John Finnie, Jenny Gilruth, Mairi Gougeon, Rhoda Grant (Registered interest)
, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Angus MacDonald, Gordon MacDonald, Fulton MacGregor, Ben Macpherson, Gillian Martin, John Mason, Joan McAlpine, Ivan McKee, Stuart McMillan, Gail Ross, Michael Russell, Tavish Scott, Stewart Stevenson, Maree Todd, David Torrance, Sandra White