There are now over 1,000 extra qualified nurses and midwives and over 1,500 more doctors working in our health service. Scotland will decide in a referendum to be held on september 18 2014 whether or not to end the 306yearold union with england. Scottish governments white paper on an independent scotland. Scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future. Asked by chairman iain macwhirter why the scottish government did not go ahead now with the ambitious extension of free childcare outlined in the white paper, mr salmond said it was vital that the. Following independence the scottish government plans to honour all existing tv and radio broadcasting licences to their expiry, maintaining access to all the existing programming and content that people currently enjoy. The no vote is still seen by many in scotland, not. Nov 30, 2009 the scottish government has published its white paper on scotlands constitutional future, paving the way for an independence referendum. In its white paper, the scottish government sets out a number of tax and spending changes that it.
Key extracts and analysis of the scottish governments 670page white paper on scotlands independence. All the latest breaking news on scottish independence. Exactly two months on from publication, the scottish governments white paper has already developed many faults and been described by scottish secretary alistair carmichael as more of a black. Mailing address counterpunch po box 228 petrolia, ca 95558 telephone 1707 6293683.
Nowhere is this truer than on welfare where there is a long list of commitments to repeal unpopular policies and offer new goodies. During the past 6 months i have read a fair amount in the media and another book on the topic of the referendum on scottish independence arguing for independence by stephen maxwell. Media in category scottish independence the following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total. Read and search the full text of the scottish white paper on independence launched by alex salmond, first minister and leader of the scottish national party, on tuesday scotland will decide in a referendum to be held on september 18 2014 whether or. Scottish governments white paper on an independent.
The scottish government has published its white paper on scotlands constitutional future, paving the way for an independence referendum. As head of the scottish government, the first minister is responsible for the overall development, implementation and presentation of the administrations policies and for promoting and representing scotland at home and overseas. Read and search the full text of the scottish white paper on independence launched by alex salmond, first minister and leader of the scottish national party, on tuesday. Salmond described it as the most comprehensive blueprint for an independent country ever. Ordered by the house of commons to be printed 17 march 2015. The potential consequences of independence for taxation, public services and the welfare system in scotland are a key battleground in the ongoing campaigning ahead of the independence referendum this september. Exactly two months on from publication, the scottish governments white paper has already developed many faults and been described by scottish. Some of the best news in the white paper was alex salmonds pledge that the bedroom tax would be made history in an independent scotland. Farmers and crofters will get a fair return from the european union under independence, the white paper promises, and scotland will retain its current optouts from the eu. Heres our quick summary of the key points from the 670page document. Introduction one fallout from brexit is the reopening of the question of scottish independence. Bbc news snp sets out scottish independence white paper. A private scottish government cabinet briefing paper pdf, written in 2012. The scottish governments white paper on independence argues that the treaties could be amended to allow eu membership at the point of independence, while the no campaign has argued that scotland would have to reapply to join, a view shared by the president.
Scottish secretary comments on independence white paper gov. It argues that the success of the independent project depends not upon the mere act of winning a referendum, but on the much more difficult and painstaking act of creating a viable, stable, inclusive and effective scottish state. A third is based on the report of the calman commission. Referendum 5 1 referendum on scottish independence. This guide sets out the gains of independence for scotland whichever party is in government and this government s vision and priorities for action if we are the first government of an independent scotland. You may reuse this information excluding logos free of charge in any format. Schedule 1 form of ballot paper schedule 2 further provision about voting in the referendum. Hours before the launch of the scottish governments 670page white paper on independence, nicola sturgeon said a shared currency would be in the interests of scotland and the rest of the uk. Yes and no campaigners in next months referendum, which will decide whether the country remains part of the uk, are fighting their corners in books. Nov 26, 20 the white paper is keen to make it clear you wont be bombed while watching strictly on free toview tv. Scotland and the eu archive of european integration. Use filters to show results that match your interests. The scottish parliament has protected the nhs from privatisation and restored our tradition of free education.
Oct, 2016 the scottish government will publish draft legislation on holding a second independence referendum next week, nicola sturgeon has said. Nov 26, 20 the 670 page independence white paper provides no answers on crucial questions like currency, pensions and the cost of independence, scottish secretary alistair carmichael said. Lessons for civil service impartiality from the scottish. Scottish nationalism, brexit and the case for indyref2. Jan 17, 2014 mailing address counterpunch po box 228 petrolia, ca 95558 telephone 1707 6293683. Paper on independence and in august 2007 the scottish government. 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. The paper concentrates mainly on scotland and aims to give a reading of where the debate on scottish independence is going section ii, including reference to the scottish governments white. Even the scottish governments 670page independence white paper for the 2014 referendum, scotlands future 20, offers only headline. He also outlined a series of other options, including substantial new powers for the scottish parliament.
Nov 27, 20 key extracts and analysis of the scottish government s 670page white paper on scotlands independence. Whether scotland becomes an independent state once again, as it was before 1707, or remains within the united kingdom will have profound consequences for everyone in britain. Scottish independence referendum bill scottish parliament. Hc 111 published on 23 march 2015 by authority of the house of commons london.
Exactly two months on from publication, the scottish government s white paper has already developed many faults and been described by scottish secretary alistair carmichael as more of a black. The white paper proposes that if scotland were to become an independent country, it should become a member of nato in its own right, rather than, as at present, as part of the uk, and that it should be a partner for peace, with a military that is large enough to. Mar 14, 2014 the paper also promises reverses of the bedroom tax, universal credit and cuts in public spending, all paid for with the. This paper sets out the constitutional process for scottish independence. It lays out the case for scottish independence and the means through which. The scottish governments white paper that runs to 670 pages is an insight into what an independent scotland will look like.
It also explains the process by which scotland will become independent following a yes vote and how our newly independent scotland will work. Scottish governments independence white paper which noted, inter. First minister alex salmond said scotland must be independent to meet its full economic potential. Alex salmonds argument today is that scottish voters can have it all. Scotland s future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. The referendum for scottish independence will be held in september 2014. This is easily observed by watching a motor starter with open contacts. In an independent scotland, an snp government would. However, as the scottish governments 2007 white paper acknowledged, the constitution. Scotlands future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. The white paper outlines the choices open to an independent scotland in the justice system. Nov 26, 20 the scottish governments long awaited white paper is a piece of fantasy economics. Mar 30, 2014 the white paper also promises to take action on energy bills and improve health and safety in the north sea. Scottish government to publish plans for second independence.
The scottish independence white paper is a piece of fantasy. 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. Scottish government publishes white paper on independence. Staff numbers under the current scottish government, nhs staffing has increased by 5 per cent overall and by 1. White paper offering social democracy with distinctly nordic overtones but. New scottish nationalist paper hits newsstands rt uk news. The council for the local government area for which a counting officer is appointed must 15. The scottish independence white paper is a piece of. The scottish governments long awaited white paper is a piece of fantasy economics. Nov 26, 20 scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his government s independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future. The scottish government will publish draft legislation on holding a second independence referendum next week, nicola sturgeon has said. The government promised the people of scotland, and this parliament, detailed proposals for independencethe opportunities of independence, the benefits for individuals, families, communities and the nation as a whole, and the practicalities of how we move from a yes vote in september next year to becoming an independent country in march 2016.
The impact of the scottish independence referendum on. Browse the independent s complete collection of articles and commentary on scottish independence. The scottish governments white paper on independence background in september 20, bma scotland published a discussion paper. Here are the verdicts on the white paper from the comment is free panel. Scotland voted remain, a position supported by the brexit referendum result in scotland, its government and the vast bulk of its mps. Launch of scottish governments white paper on scottish. The answers, along with downloadable copies, are available here.
Scotlands once in a generation opportunity channel 4 news. Introduction the scottish government sg has set out its prospectus for an independent scotland, containing scant information on the future regulation of radio and television. Scottish secretary comments on independence white paper. At the very least, weve seen the sparks produced when a relay or contactor switches off. Scotlands constitutional future a consultation on facilitating a legal. Staff numbers under the current scottish government, nhs staffing has increased by 5 per cent overall and by. Scottish independence latest news, breaking stories and. In a population of some 5 million, with 45 percent of those eligible voting yes, only one newspaper our sister paper, the sunday herald spoke out in favor of independence. Hours before the launch of the scottish government s 670page white paper on independence, nicola sturgeon said a shared currency would be in the interests of scotland and the rest of the uk. St andrews day november 30 2009 plans announced for a vote on scottish independence the snp present a white paper on an independence referendum which has four options for the scots to vote on. Scots rate the overall bbc highly, but give low marks to bbc scotland.
Consequences and questions for northern ireland introduction from the result of the september 2014 scottish independence referendum we now know there will be no significant constitutional change to the uk, at least not yet. Dec 03, 20 the scottish governments white paper that runs to 670 pages is an insight into what an independent scotland will look like. A short note on the white paper on scottish independence. 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. Those of us who have worked with, or around, electrical equipment have witnessed electrical arcs.
Despite its political standpoint, the editorial insists that is it not a mouthpiece of the scottish national party and the government it leads. The scottish government s white paper on independence argues that the treaties could be amended to allow eu membership at the point of independence, while the no campaign has argued that scotland would have to reapply to join, a view shared by the president. Report, together with formal minutes relating to the report. In addition, the scottish governments white paper on independence issued in november 20 included consideration of different aspects of. As the scottish government unveil an historic white paper setting out their plans for an independent scotland following a yes vote in next years referendum, dci examines the scottish governments proposals for the future of defence in scotland.
The white paper also promises to take action on energy bills and improve health and safety in the north sea. Scottish independence referendum bill as introduced an act of the scottish parliament to make provision, in accordance with paragraph 5a of part 1 of schedule 5 to the scotland act 1998, for the holding of a referendum in scotland on a question about the independence of scotland. Implications for health to raise some key questions on practical. First minister alex salmond today answered some of the crunch questions about scotlands independence as the scottish governments white. The document is known today as the declaration of arbroath or the scottish declaration of independence.
Weighing up the economics in autumn 2014 those living in scotland will face the most important political decision of a lifetime. The scottish national partys bid for independence and its prospects article pdf available in the international spectator 493 july 2014 with 444 reads how we measure reads. Latest scottish political news scottish politics independence. Nov 26, 20 the white paper outlines the choices open to an independent scotland in the justice system. Nov 26, 20 the government promised the people of scotland, and this parliament, detailed proposals for independencethe opportunities of independence, the benefits for individuals, families, communities and the nation as a whole, and the practicalities of how we move from a yes vote in september next year to becoming an independent country in march 2016. Scottish governments white paper on independence is. While the threat of a referendum would always have been the scottish gov. It argues that the success of the independent project depends not upon the mere act of winning a referendum, but on the much more difficult and painstaking act of creating a. Is alex massie right to argue that scottish independence is a little more likely. This is what being independent can deliver for scotland and it is why the scottish government believes the people of scotland, individually and collectively, will be better off with independence. The scottish government will seek to maintain the current professional current healthcare regulatory bodies, which are funded by fees from registrants, which will continue to operate in scotland after independence. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. King robert bruce called the scottish parliament into session at arbroath abbey to hammer out a letter of protest to the pope.
It is true, and sad to some, that the fight for independence, has not yet been completely won, but step by step up jacobs ladder, is the way freedoms won. Service impartiality from the scottish independence referendum fifth report of session 201415. Scottish independence wikinews, the free news source. Nov 27, 20 hours before the launch of the scottish government s 670page white paper on independence, nicola sturgeon said a shared currency would be in the interests of scotland and the rest of the uk. The 670 page independence white paper provides no answers on crucial questions like currency, pensions and the cost of independence, scottish secretary alistair carmichael said. Listing of all recently released scottish government publications including. Being independent means we will have a government that we choose a government that always puts the people of scotland first. The independence people brought that half of freedom home, in concessions to scotland, whereas had our heroes done nothing, nothing would have been done, no concessions could have come. Nov 26, 20 first minister alex salmond today answered some of the crunch questions about scotlands independence as the scottish government s white paper was unveiled at glasgows science centre. The institute of international and european affairs 8. This morning the snp is launching the scottish governments white paper on scottish independence. The white paper is keen to make it clear you wont be bombed while watching strictly on free toview tv. 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.