Select Committee · Scottish Affairs Committee
Scotland's place in Europe inquiry
Status: Closed
Opened: 13 Jul 2016
Closed: 3 May 2017
Inquiry scope
The overall EU referendum result was a vote for leave, but a breakdown of the vote shows that in Scotland a clear majority of people voted to remain. The inquiry looks at available options for retaining Scotland's EU membership and focus on how Scotland can best be represented in future negotiations. Terms of reference How will the EU referendum result affect Scotland's relationship with Europe? In light of the way Scotland voted in the EU referendum, what options exist for Scotland to remain a member of the EU? What role will Scotland have in the process of the UK's withdrawal from the EU? How will Scotland be included in the Government's Brexit negotiations? What future relationship with the EU would be best for Scotland? How will Scottish interests be represented in the negotiations regarding the UK's withdrawal from, and future relationship with, the EU? How will the UK’s withdrawal from the EU affect Scottish devolution and Scotland's funding settlement? What consequences and opportunities exist for developing Scottish trade in Europe and beyond in light of the EU referendum result?Oral evidence sessions
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