It contains key pledges on education and employment, justice and. However, the scottish governments vision of independence, set out in its white paper scotlands future, published in november, incorporates a nuanced. The scottish government today 26 november responded in full to the criticisms with the publication of the scotlands future. Your guide to an independent scotland white paper, a 670page breakdown of the governments plans to put independence into action and how critical aspects of the nation postindependence will be managed, included. Sacc statement on the scottish government s plans for independence for reference, the parts of the white paper that are of particular relevance to sacc are reproduced below. Use filters to show results that match your interests. 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. Scottish governments white paper on independence is. Hours before the launch of the scottish governments 670page white paper on independence, nicola sturgeon said a shared currency would be. Scottish secretary comments on independence white paper gov. An emphasis on tackling longstanding health problems through legislation for smoke free public places and minimum unit pricing for alcohol was unsurprising given the status of. The national scottish news, sport, politics and more.
Bbc news snp sets out scottish independence white paper. 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. 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. However, as the scottish governments 2007 white paper acknowledged, the. 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. Paper on independence and in august 2007 the scottish government.
In the independence white paper, the scottish government stated that double tax treaties between the uk and other countries would continue to apply. Does a 670page plan for independent scotland have enough answers. In its second white paper on the constitutional future of scotland, your. Scottish government publishes white paper on independence. The scottish national partys white paper answers 650 questions about independence, but critics say it. Your guide to an independent scotland, november 20.
In addition, the scottish governments white paper on independence issued in november 20 included consideration of different aspects of the future scenario as analysed by the european and external relations committee of the scottish parliament. As well as making the case for independence, the white paper also set out a series of policy pledges which the snp said it would pursue if elected as the government of an independent scotland. Sb 1426 early learning and childcare scottish parliament. Scotlands constitutional future a consultation on facilitating a legal. 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. Scotlands selfrule poll explained jump to media player as the scottish government prepares to publish a white paper which has been described as a blueprint for independence, laura bicker.
It lays out the case for scottish independence and the means through which. Id hate to see scotland gain independence via dishonesty and manipulation. Independence will allow decisions on drugs policy and drug classification to be taken together in a coherent way. Scottish government buys ads in local newspapers to boost revenue. Todays paper from the scottish government is aimed at avoiding that outcome. You may reuse this information excluding logos free of charge in any format or medium. The scottish government s 650page white paper on independence was published on 26 november and can be downloaded here.
Asked by chairman iain macwhirter why the scottish government did not go ahead now with the ambitious extension of free childcare outlined in. The scottish governments long term policy is to provide 1,140 hours a year of early learning and childcare for 1 to 5 year olds. 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. Salmond described it as the most comprehensive blueprint for an independent country ever. Launch of scottish governments white paper on scottish.
You may reuse this information excluding logos and images free of charge in any format or medium, under. Scottish government white paper on independence december 20. Scotland and the public health politics of independence. Independence will provide the scottish parliament and scottish government with the opportunity to address significant justice issues that will help define the nature of society in an independent scotland.
An independent scottish state would be faced with some difficult choices about how to manage its borders. In its recent white paper on independence, the current scottish government indicated that an independent scottish state would seek to manage its migration. In the foreword to a 1993 white paper on scotlands place in the union, then prime. 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. The provision of childcare features prominently in the scottish governments white paper on independence, as well as in policy discussion in england.
Independence means that scotland should be free to determine its own migration policies. Does a 670page plan for independent scotland have enough. The white paper also estimates that public spending made up a smaller part of the. The scottish governments white paper on independence background in september 20, bma scotland published a discussion paper.
White paper on independence the scottish government. The scottish governments white paper spells out how it hopes to transform scotland in the event of a yes vote next year. Scotland and the eu archive of european integration. The scottish governments white paper that runs to 670 pages is an insight into what an independent scotland will look like. Alert readers may have noticed that the scottish government website and the one are both somewhat besieged by traffic at the moment and struggling to load. 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. 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. This document reiterates the snps long established view that the current westminster government have adopted an attitude that is aggressive to immigration, asylum seekers and refugees. Service impartiality from the scottish independence referendum fifth report of session 201415. The scottish parliament has protected the nhs from privatisation and restored our tradition of free education. It also explains the process by which scotland will become independent following a yes vote and how our newly independent scotland will work.
First minister alex salmond said scotland must be independent to meet its full economic potential. 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. Particular concerns were raised about the scottish governments white paper, scotlands. 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.
So weve uploaded local copies of both the full white paper and the summary document, in epub format for tablet devices and smartphones and pdf for reading on pcs. Scotlands place in europe scottish government news. Listing of all recently released scottish government publications including. The scottish executives white paper on scottish independence includes a section on the kind of immigration policy an independent scotland would pursue. Scottish secretary comments on independence white paper. A second independence referendum the institute for government. But, in an effort to force through controversial laws, he disregarded parliamentary traditions and lost the support of many influential nobles. Plan to replace busy scottish ferry service with bridge viable 20.
Scotlands future is a government white paper published on 26 november 20 by the scottish government under first minister alex salmond. Here are the verdicts on the white paper from the comment is free panel, with. May 2014 the tax impact of scottish independence 02 double tax treaties between scotland and other countries. Your guide to an independent scotland scottish government white paper on independence 26 november 20. However, with independence, the scottish budget will no longer be constrained by decisions made at westminster, and will therefore reflect scottish priorities. First minister alex salmond today answered some of the crunch questions about scotlands independence as the scottish governments white. This morning the snp is launching the scottish governments white paper on scottish independence. A summary of the key points as government unveils plans for what would follow yes vote the scottish government have released their blueprint for independence if. The statistics in this document are up to date at the time of going to print. A more detailed look at the main points of the scottish governments white paper on independence. The white paper quotes statistics from the organisation for economic cooperation and development that rank the uk 28th most unequal of 34 countries on a measure of overall inequality. The scottish government has published its long awaited white paper on independence, outlining how it believes a yes vote in next years referendum could pave the way for a. A private scottish government cabinet briefing paper pdf, written in. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
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. The paper sets out the scottish national partys aspirations for an independent scotland by enhancing democracy, prosperity and fairness, though critics have already claimed that many of these aspirations are. Scottish independence is the political movement for scotland to become a sovereign state. Scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his government s independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future. After a protracted period of negotiation, a public debate between salmond and better together leader alistair darling was arranged. The white paper states independence would allow an independent scottish government to use the full range of levers to promote good health. Nicola sturgeon, salmonds deputy, has told the scottish parliament that. 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. On 15 november 20, the scottish government published scotlands future, a 670page white paper laying out the case for independence and the means through which scotland might become an independent country.
Scottish first minister alex salmond has launched his governments independence blueprint, calling it a mission statement for the future. Lessons for civil service impartiality from the scottish. Lessons for civil service impartiality from the scottish independence referendum. Scottish parliament and government, though important provisions in it have yet to be commenced. The scottish government s white paper on independence background in september 20, bma scotland published a discussion paper. Being independent means we will have a government that we choose a government that always puts the people of scotland first. Alistair carmichael desribes scottish governments blueprint for independence as a wish list with no price list. Scotlands place in europe is a set of proposals that are detailed and serious, but given the scottish governments belief that independence within the eu is the best option for scotland, they. 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. The scottish government has published its longawaited white paper, scotlands future.
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