Written Question·Scotland Office·UIN 11943

Migrants: Employment

Tabled: 30 October 2024

Answered: 4 November 2024

Named Day

Question

Stephen Gethins

Scottish National Party — Arbroath and Broughty Ferry

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on incentivising migrants to work in key industries in Scotland.

Answer

Ian Murray

I have had frequent discussions with the Deputy First Minister of Scotland and have been clear that immigration should not be used as an alternative to training or tackling workforce problems here at home. We value the important contribution made by worke...

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