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There was submitted a motion in the following terms:
“Council notes the current economic and political uncertainty caused by the result of the EU Referendum. Council notes that a report to the Council meeting on 28 April 2016 highlighted that a vote to leave would be economically damaging for the UK and could lead to a reduction in economic growth which would reduce Government fiscal receipts and put additional pressure on public spending. The report further highlighted potential areas of financial and economic risk for the Council and Renfrewshire in relation to access to direct EU funding and foreign inward investment.
In light of the result of the EU Referendum which will see the UK leaving the European Union; Council now offers its full support to the Scottish Government in its efforts to reduce the impact of the EU Referendum result on Scotland.”
Councillor M Macmillan, seconded by Councillor Holmes, then moved the motion.
Councillor Lawson, seconded by Councillor K MacLaren, moved as an amendment that the following be added to the motion:
“Including the potential of calling a referendum on Scottish Independence when appropriate.
Council welcomes the contribution made to Renfrewshire and to Scotland by all those who have chosen to live here. This is their home, and the social, cultural and economic contribution their presence brings is deeply valued.”
The second paragraph of the amendment was accepted by the mover and seconder of the motion as an addition to the motion. However, the amendment was not withdrawn.
On the roll being called, the following members voted for the amendment: Councillors Lawson, K MacLaren, M MacLaren, McGurk, Cameron, McGee, Andy Doig, Audrey Doig, M Brown and McQuade.
The following members voted for the motion as amended: Councillors B Brown, Murrin, M Devine, J Sharkey, M Sharkey, Kelly, Williams, E Devine, Mack, Henry, M Macmillan, McCartin, Caldwell, Hood, Bibby, Gilmour, Provost Hall, Councillors Holmes, J MacLaren, Harte and Mullin.
21 members having voted for the motion and 10 members having voted for the amendment, the motion was accordingly declared carried.
DECIDED: Council notes the current economic and political uncertainty caused by the result of the EU Referendum. Council notes that a report to the Council meeting on 28 April 2016 highlighted that a vote to leave would be economically damaging for the UK and could lead to a reduction in economic growth which would reduce Government fiscal receipts and put additional pressure on public spending. The report further highlighted potential areas of financial and economic risk for the Council and Renfrewshire in relation to access to direct EU funding and foreign inward investment.
In light of the result of the EU Referendum which will see the UK leaving the European Union; Council now offers its full support to the Scottish Government in its efforts to reduce the impact of the EU Referendum result on Scotland.
Council welcomes the contribution made to Renfrewshire and to Scotland by all those who have chosen to live here. This is their home, and the social, cultural and economic contribution their presence brings is deeply valued.