MSPs to consider consequences of EU referendum today
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MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s European and External Relations Committee will today consider the implications for Scotland of the proposed “in-out” referendum and renegotiation of the UK’s membership of the European Union (EU).
The committee will hear from a panel of EU experts as MSPs seek to examine the ramifications of the UK government’s twin policies of re-negotiating the UK’s place in Europe and delivering a referendum on continuing membership of the EU.
Committee convener Christina McKelvie MSP said: “The question of the UK’s relationship with Europe and the likelihood of a referendum on EU membership being held by 2017 pose key questions for Scotland’s future interaction with the EU.
“Our committee is taking an early look at the implications for Scotland of a referendum and the renegotiation process.
“It is important that the interests of the Scottish Parliament and the other devolved institutions are recognised in the renegotiation process.
“It is also crucial that we develop an early understanding of how any changes to the UK’s relationship with the EU will impact on Scotland.”
The committee will decide after today’s meeting what further work it will undertake on these issues.
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