Stephen Gethins

Stephen Gethins

Scottish National Party — Arbroath and Broughty Ferry

Speaking in the House of Commons on 25 April 2025

Debate

Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill

Contribution

That is the most effective heckle I have heard all day, though that was not where I expected it to come from. The Law Society of Scotland said: “Bespoke visa schemes for Scotland, combined with expanding international outreach activities in relation to immigration to advertise these new arrangements, would be an effective way of ensuring that immigration policy meets Scotland’s needs.” Prosper, formerly the SCDI, says: “SCDI supports greater flexibilities on immigration for Scotland to respond to its distinct demographic and employment needs... Other countries”— this is something my hon. Friend the Member for Perth and Kinross-shire has worked on very hard— “successfully operate regional migration schemes which target the specific needs of their economies and SCDI believes that there are workable options for more differentiation in the UK’s system.” I agree with that.

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