Scottish visa 'making traction' with UK government, say SNP

A Scottish visa could emulate current freedom of movement from Europe and be opened up to further afield, Scotland's Europe and Migration Minister has said.
Ben Macpherson said the additional immigration route proposed for Scotland could end planned UK Government caps and charges after Brexit. Picture: TSPLBen Macpherson said the additional immigration route proposed for Scotland could end planned UK Government caps and charges after Brexit. Picture: TSPL
Ben Macpherson said the additional immigration route proposed for Scotland could end planned UK Government caps and charges after Brexit. Picture: TSPL

Ben Macpherson said the additional immigration route proposed for Scotland could end planned UK Government caps and charges after Brexit.He said there is increasing support from business on the issue due to "alarm" over UK Government immigration plans.Discussions with the UK Government on the issue are "making traction", he said.