I rise to present a petition relating to the youth mobility scheme on behalf of the constituents of Linlithgow and East Falkirk. One of the great constitutional injustices was the removal of Scotland from the EU against the wishes of the Scottish people by this Parliament. That situation has been compounded by the Government’s rejection of a youth mobility scheme, which would have made it easier for our young people to live, to work and to study across Europe.

The petition states:

“The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to show a willingness to negotiate with the European Commission on re-opening these opportunities for our young people.

And the petitioners remain, etc.”

Following is the full text of the petition:

[The petition of residents of the constituency of Linlithgow and East Falkirk,

Declares regret that the UK Government has rejected an EU-wide youth mobility scheme that would make it easier for our young people to live, study and work across the EU, as well as remove barriers to young EU citizens coming here to fill vital employment gaps.

The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to show a willingness to negotiate with the European Commission on re-opening these opportunities for our young people.

And the petitioners remain, etc.]

[P002974]