Questions & Answers
Does England subsidise Scotland?
People want to know if Scotland received more from the UK than it contributes to the treasury.
How will Scottish independence affect the media?
The media are diverse - print, TV and radio, social media. All may need some regulation. Which elements of these media support independence is of interest.
Can Scotland force independence?
People want to know the ways that Scotland can become independent.
Why does Scotland need a Foreign Currency Reserve?
A currency reserve is needed to support a national currency. How we can set up and finance such a reserve is important to the currency.
How will climate change affect Scotland?
Climate change and the effects on the environment are important factors for Scotland. How can we prepare for and limit the effects of climate changes?
Who supports Scottish independence?
Yes voters in 2014 tend to remain yes.
What will the economic policy of an independent Scotland be?
Concerns are that the economic policies that can be persued by an independent Scotland may lead to divergence from the rest of the UK.
Does Scotland have enough energy resources?
Energy whether fossil, renewable or other low-carbon sources is important to the viability of an independent Scotland.
Can Scotland have an independent banking system?
People are concerned to know what banking will be like after independence.
What will tax be like in an independent Scotland?
There is concern about taxation levels and tax distribution in an independent Scotland.
Does Scotland have a deficit?
Because the UK runs a deficit, people want to know if part of the deficit belongs to Scotland.
Who is Scotland seeking independence from?
Many people want to know what is stopping Scotland from being independent.
What is the future of research and development in Scotland?
The extent of support for R&D in Scotland is key to developing existing and new industries. The number of people involved in R&D is important to future economic performance.
Which party supports independence for Scotland?
People want to know which political party is in favour of independence.
Can Scotland legally leave the UK?
People want to know if there is a law that prevents Scotland from leaving the UK.
What is the union dividend?
The Union dividend is a term used by British unionists to describe the financial benefits which they believe that Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland derive from being parts of the United Kingdom.
Can Scotland afford to be independent?
The concern is whether Scotland's economy is diverse enough and strong enough to to support an independent country.
Who will pay for Scottish independence?
People are curious about where Scotland will get the money to support independence.
How will communities develop in an independent Scotland?
Already there are community empowerment initiatives legislation and this ought to be compatible with decentralisation of public services.
How would Scotland become an Independent nation?
The requirements for being recognised as an independent nation need to be estaablished.