Qatar 2022 and the Treatment of Migrant Workers
- Submitted by: Christina McKelvie, Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, Scottish National Party.
- Date lodged: Thursday, 04 June 2015
- Motion reference: S4M-13375
That the Parliament expresses serious concern regarding the treatment of migrant workers involved in the construction of World Cup venues in Qatar; recognises the work of organisations such as Play Fair Qatar, NewFIFANow, Amnesty International and the International Trade Union Confederation in exposing what it considers the appalling living and working conditions faced by many workers, with estimates of 40 workers a month losing their lives due to poor health and safety on construction sites; understands that both the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport and the Minister for Europe and International Development have raised the treatment of migrant workers directly with the Qatari authorities; further notes the comments from Amnesty International that “Sporting links with other nations - especially those with endemic human rights abuses - are an opportunity to highlight the dire conditions in those countries”, and supports actions from organisations, including the STUC, in using the upcoming friendly match between Scotland and Qatar to highlight the treatment of migrant workers in Qatar.
Supported by:
Colin Beattie, Roderick Campbell, Graeme Dey, Nigel Don, Kenneth Gibson, Rob Gibson, Christine Grahame, Cara Hilton, Adam Ingram, Bill Kidd, Richard Lyle, Mike MacKenzie, John Mason, Stewart Maxwell, Joan McAlpine, Stuart McMillan, Gil Paterson, Kevin Stewart, David Torrance
Amendments that have not been voted on
Qatar 2022 and the Treatment of Migrant Workers - Amendment - Amendment
Submitted by: Neil Findlay, Lothian, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Thursday, June 4, 2015
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Richard Baker, Jayne Baxter, Sarah Boyack, Patricia Ferguson, Hugh Henry, Cara Hilton, Hanzala Malik, Liam McArthur, Margaret McDougall, Michael McMahon, Siobhan McMahon, Anne McTaggart, Richard Simpson
Current status: Taken in the chamber on Monday, January 1, 0001