House of Commons – March 17, 2021 – 242

Question put (Standing Order No. 31(2)), That the original words stand part of the Question. Amendment: I beg to move an amendment, to leave out from “House” to end and add “welcomes the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, and recognises the enormous opportunities for Scotland’s economy.”. Original words: I beg to move, That this House considers that the immediate economic damage, recent uncertainty and the projected long-term damage to business and trade from the UK leaving the European Union has disproven the perceived benefits of leaving the European Union;

notes that the Scottish economy, specifically fishing, small businesses and manufacturing, are particularly vulnerable to market disruption;

further notes that the failure of the UK Government to remain in mutually beneficial education schemes such as Erasmus+ is to the detriment of education and cultural exchange for people in Scotland and the rest of the UK;

shows serious concern at the loss of EU funding and its replacement with the Shared Prosperity Fund;

affirms the positive role immigration plays in society;

and regrets the impact leaving the EU will have on those who wish to live, study and work in the UK.