This is the history for the submission "Emergency motion by Councillor Allan Casey:- "Council notes the publication this week of the UK Government's White Paper 'Restoring Control over the Immigration System' and expresses concern at the rhetoric used by the Prime Minister including references to the UK becoming an "island of strangers" describing legal migration as an "open borders experiment" and, saying that high net migration has done "incalculable harm" to the country. Council rejects this divisive language and affirms that migration has been overwhelmingly positive for Glasgow-enriching our diversity, supporting public services, increasing our working age population and strengthening our economy. Council notes with alarm the impact of the proposals on the social care sector, where hundreds of vacancies currently exist both within and beyond the HSCP. Council agrees with Scottish Care's assessment that the White Paper is "reckless and inhumane." Council rejects the assertion that social care roles are "low-skilled" and affirms that these roles are essential to the functioning of society. If the UK Government wishes to address low pay in the sector, the appropriate route is through improving wages and conditions, not closing off vital migration pathways. Council further notes concerns raised by universities, businesses, and civic society regarding the impact of the White Paper on international students and skilled workers. Council also shares the deep concern of those whose settled lives in the UK have been thrown into uncertainty by sudden changes to migration and citizenship routes. Council believes this White Paper represents an ill-considered and politically motivated reaction to the recent election results in England. Its impact will be far-reaching in Glasgow - disrupting key sectors, including the Council workforce-and will be unworkable without significant investment in domestic skills and training. Council therefore reaffirms its support for a tailored Scottish Visa system to meet Scotland's specific demographic and economic needs. Council instructs the Chief Executive to write to the UK Government and to Glasgow's MPs to set out our opposition to the White Paper and to seek their support for a Scottish Visa."".

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