Celebrating Scotland’s Diverse Communities
- Submitted by: Jean Urquhart, Highlands and Islands, Independent.
- Date lodged: Monday, 16 March 2015
- Motion reference: S4M-12677
- Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, 18 March 2015
That the Parliament believes that Scotland’s diversity should be celebrated and rejects the negative attitudes expressed in the media and politics toward immigration and immigrants; also notes with concern the impact of these attitudes in the context of the approaching general election; believes that there should be recognition of the very real and positive contribution made by immigrants from all over the world to Scottish society, culture and history; also notes that the Scottish population is comprised of a rich mix of peoples and cultures from all over the world and believes that all immigrants and their descendants are an integral part of the Scottish identity; calls on politicians and the media to stop the demonisation of immigrants, and calls on media outlets to take a more responsible approach toward their reporting of immigration to Scotland and the UK.
Supported by:
John Finnie
Amendments that have not been voted on
Celebrating Scotland’s Diverse Communities - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Celebrating Scotland’s Diverse Communities - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Alex Neil, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Supported by: Marco Biagi, Margaret Burgess
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Celebrating Scotland’s Diverse Communities - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Ken Macintosh, Eastwood, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Wednesday, March 18, 2015