SNP pair hear Camphill immigration worries
A Perthshire home for people with social, emotional, intellectual and learning disabilities faces an uncertain future due to proposed immigration laws.
That was the message from John Swinney MSP and Pete Wishart MP on a visit to the Camphill Movement at Camphill Corbenic Community last week.
The pair were there to hear about concerns with the new points-based immigration system being touted post-Brexit.
Camphill is largely staffed by volunteers from outside the UK.
The SNP pair said staff involved with the Camphill Movement are hugely concerned that they will not be able to staff these facilities under the proposed UK Government immigration plans.
Speaking after the visit, Mr Swinney said:“Corbenic Camphill Community is a Perthshire institution that has enriched the lives of countless individuals for four decades.
“I am proud to be a long-term supporter of Corbenic, and thankful for the great work they do within my constituency. It is disgraceful that an organisation like Corbenic, which has such a positive impact on the local community, is now facing significant uncertainty as a result of Brexit.
“Corbenic’s plight is further evidence that the UK Government’s ill-conceived immigration proposals will hammer Scottish businesses and services.”
Mr Wishart added:“Organisations like Camphill rely on a number of volunteers who come to the UK to gain valuable work experience and it remains uncertain if they will still be able to do this when the new system becomes law.
“I really value the work that the Camphill Community does, and I am determined to stand up on its behalf to prevent anything which will seriously impact the way that they provide their valuable service.”