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Leaving the EU: Economic Impact of Proposed Deal
Wednesday 20th February 2019

(5 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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I am glad that the hon. Gentleman references the seasonal workers scheme, which my hon. Friend the Member for Angus (Kirstene Hair) did so much to champion, but he is very selective in the evidence he cites. The clear view of businesses giving evidence to the Select Committee on Scottish Affairs is that they do not want a separate Scottish immigration system.

Douglas Ross Portrait Douglas Ross (Moray) (Con)
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Will the Secretary of State confirm that the CBI has said that a UK-wide immigration policy is the correct route, including for businesses in Moray and across Scotland?

David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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My hon. Friend is right: that is the position of the CBI and of business organisations in Scotland, because they want workers to be able to move around the United Kingdom. There is no justification for a separate Scottish immigration system.

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