Lanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley has welcome the Prime
Minister’s decision to scrap the settled status fee.
The UK government has been forced into a major climb-down after ditching fees
for EU citizens to apply for settled status.
The announcement follows sustained pressure from campaigners and politicians –
with the Scottish Government previously committing to meet the £65 cost for EU
citizens working in the Scottish public sector.
Commenting, Angela said:
“This is a major climb-down from a Prime Minister desperately looking to
detract attention from her continued failure to make progress achieving a
deal.
“EU nationals should never have been asked to pay this fee – and it is welcome
news that the UK government has finally listened.
“This does not change the fact that EU nationals should not be
asked to apply for the status and rights they already have, and we now need
clarity on whether the unrealistic deadline for applications will also be
scrapped.
“This entire process underlines exactly why Scotland needs the power to create
a fairer immigration system.”