Scotland s future in the uk v scotland s future in the uk. Scotlands future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. Use filters to show results that match your interests. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Strengthening scotlands future presented to parliament by the secretary of state for scotland by command of her majesty november 2010. Then theres a bit how the paper gives detailed plans on monetary, fiscal, social and defence. Scotlands once in a generation opportunity channel 4 news. It was described as the most comprehensive blueprint for an independent country ever published, and argued it sought independence not as. Home publication index scottish executive scotlands transport future the transport white paper this document. Scotlands future, the 650page white paper, is about as impressive as a document as this kind can ever be. We will move forward with confidence, ready to make the most of the many opportunities that lie ahead. Scotland s future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. Scotlands constitutional future a consultation on facilitating a legal.
A short note on the white paper on scottish independence. The importance of the mccrone report and scotlands future. This guide sets out the gains of independence for scotland whichever party is in government and this governments vision and priorities for action if we are. Scotland s future in the united kingdom building on ten years of scottish devolution. The scottish government has today released a white paper detailing its vision for scotland in the event of a yes vote in the upcoming referendum on scottish independence. Dip the cotton bud into the mixture and write a message onto the white paper. Wait for the juice to dry so it becomes completely invisible.
Scotlands transport future the transport white paper. The paper is titled scotlands future and outlines the governments plans for currently devolved matters, such as education and justice, as well as reserved matters, such as. Is there not a stronger logistics and transport case to be made than the one presented so far. First minister alex salmond launches the scottish governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for scotlands future. Your guide to an independent scotland scottish government white paper on independence 26 november 20. Launching the scottish governments blueprint for independence, alex salmond says scotlands future is now in scotlands hands.
The scottish government believes that, if scotland were to become an independent country, scottish citizens would not need a passport for travel to england, wales, the isle of man and the channel islands, and the republic of ireland. Scotland and the public health politics of independence. This is the most comprehensive blueprint for an independent country ever. The white paper also estimates that public spending made up a smaller part of the. Scottish government white paper shepherd and wedderburn. Listing of all recently released scottish government publications including. Click here to find out how to access this document. A companion briefing note sets out in detail the mediumterm outlook for the public finances of an independent scotland.
Scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future. However, the white paper has nothing to say about the important, but often neglected, question of loss of citizenship, especially involuntary loss. One thought on scotlands future red paper on white paper richard mackinnon on december 3, 20 at 3. Scotlands future in the united kingdom building on ten years of. This sets out its proposition for the electorate and the vote on scottish independence scheduled for next year. First minister alex salmond said scotland must be independent to meet its full economic potential. Conference notes the scottish government has published its white paper on independence, their proposal to promote a yes vote in the referendum to take place on 18 september 2014.
Scotlands future is now in scotlands hands, said salmond when presenting the 670page white paper. The scottish governments white paper on independence background in september 20, bma scotland published a discussion paper. This guide sets out the gains of independence for scotland whichever party is in government and this governments vision and priorities for action if we are the first government of an independent scotland. In part 5 of scotlands future we answer 650 detailed questions we have been asked about independence. Scottish government response to the migration advisory. Squeeze some lemon juice into a bowl and add a few drops of water. The scottish government has published its white paper on scotlands constitutional future, paving the way for an independence referendum.
Shepherd and wedderburn has been closely monitoring developments in relation to scotlands future and is committed to providing its clients with insightful advice on the legal and. Strategies should also contribute towards ministers wider policy goals including their top priority of growing the scottish economy. When the scottish government published its white paper setting out the case for independence, scotlands future, 1 public health policy was central to its account of the scottish parliaments achievements. It is nicely produced and clearly written, and you can actually imagine nonpolitical. Motion 93 carried by unison national delegate conference 2014. That document also describes the sensitivity of this outlook to assumptions about future revenues from offshore oil. One last area of uncertainty needs to be highlighted, and this is the relationship between citizenship and voting rights. Not in mine, not in our opponents, not in the medias, but in the hands of the people. In september 1997, the scottish people voted in favour of the government s proposals, which were. Scotlands employment rate has been higher, and our unemployment rate lower than in the uk as a whole for most of the recent period. It lays out the case for scottish independence and the means through which scotland would become an independent country in personal union with the united kingdom. An emphasis on tackling longstanding health problems through legislation for smokefree public places and minimum unit pricing for alcohol was unsurprising given the status of. Salmond described it as the most comprehensive blueprint for an independent country ever. Q2 the scotlands future white paper proposes transport changes which arguably should happen regardless of whether there is a change in governance.
According to the ministerial foreword there will be a new transport agency for scotland and a network of new. The scottish government believes that independence is the key to economic. Future policies the paper also details a range of policies that would be introduced if the current scottish. On independence in 2016, scotlands estimated financial position will. The edinburgh agreement and the scotlands future white paper in its consultation on a draft referendum bill, the scottish government stated that if it decides to formally introduce the bill to the scottish parliament, it would be expected that a section 30 order under the scotland act 1998 would be sought from the uk parliament. The scottish government continued to develop its own proposals, and published another white. Scotlands transport future the transport white paper publication year 2004 document status. Scottish government publishes white paper on independence. Snp growth commission even less realistic than alex. Scotlands relative labour market performance has also strengthened. The white paper scotlands parliament was published in july 1997, and its proposals were the basis for the referendum which was held on 11 september 1997. On 26 november 20, the scottish government published its white paper entitled scotlands future your guide to an independent scotland. The mccrone report was written in march 1974 by then scottish office civil servant. He also outlined a series of other options, including substantial new powers for the scottish parliament.
The snps revised economic case for independence is even less realistic than alex salmonds 2014 blueprint and inadvertently makes the case for. So there we have it the red paper collective therefore calls for a radical federalism see conclusion and so the red paper collectives advice vote no next year. Scotlands future your guide to an independent scotland a summary scotlands future its in your hands scotlands referendum on 18 september 2014 is a choice between two futures. Teaching scotlands future pdf by education scotland issuu. Over 74 per cent of those participating supported the creation of the scottish parliament, and over 63 per.
Implications for health to raise some key questions on practical issues that are of direct relevance to doctors in their working lives and which, should there be a yes vote in the referendum, would need to. Bbc news snp sets out scottish independence white paper. Scotlands future is a scottish government white paper published on 26 november 20. Scotlands first minister alex salmond has launched the snps blueprint for scottish independence ahead of next septembers referendum. Future policies the paper also details a range of policies that would be introduced if the current scottish government is elected to be the government of an independent scotland, including.
Your guide to an independent scotland in glasgow, mr salmond said. Scottish government white paper on independence december 20 2 passports. Thirty hours of childcare per week in term time for all three and fouryearolds, as well as vulnerable twoyearolds. Scottish government white paper on independence december 20 2 the scottish government also believes that independence would facilitate more joinedup policies between public services, welfare services, and employment, improvements to which have been shown to have a significant impact on crime rates. The economic case for migration was clearly articulated in the scottish governments evidence to the committee and in our discussion paper on scotlands population needs and migration policy published in february 2018, as well as the committees own report on eea migration. Cilt questions about the scotlands future white paper the. If we vote yes, we take the next step on scotlands journey. I am confident that the proposals in this white paper will create a stronger and more accountable scottish. The government will continue to listen and discuss these important issues through open debate in advance of. The scottish governments white paper, scotlands future your guide to an independent scotland, was published on 26 november 20 setting out in detail its vision for an independent scotland.
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