Devolution (Immigration) (Scotland) Bill

Debate between Josh Fenton-Glynn and Nusrat Ghani

2nd reading
Friday 25th April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Josh Fenton-Glynn]

Listening to the Conservatives after 14 years in government and the Scottish National party after 18 years in government argue about who is responsible for the problems in universities is a bit like watching two bald men argue over a comb. However, the point is well made that this is a national problem. National problems are not solved by having a different policy for different parts of the country; they have national solutions across the British Isles.

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)]

Order. Will hon. Members please note that interventions and speeches are two very different things?

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[Josh Fenton-Glynn]

Like the shadow Secretary of State, I will be running the London marathon on Sunday. I mention that because people do not run marathons by making excuses, yet when we hear from SNP Members about skills, growth, health and universities, the excuse is always either immigration policy or a lack of devolution. If there is always an excuse for their failure, they will not achieve anything. That is why we need a serious debate about how we will get more people into Scotland.

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Ms Nusrat Ghani)]

Order. I am not sure that the hon. Member highlighting his prowess in running the London marathon is appropriate to the Bill, but I wish him well.