SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE - THE QUESTIONS THAT NEED ANSWERS

 THE QUESTIONS OF SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE

1 - The Government should throw down the gauntlet to the SNP by setting out the costs and ramifications of independence. Here are a few examples...

2 - How much is the share of the National Debt for Scotland ?

3 - What is the amount of income from the Westminster Government in subsidies would Scotland lose ?

4 - What is the cost of Defence for Scotland ?

5 - If Scotland joined the EU, what are the problems of border controls ?

6 - How dangerous would Scotland be to the security of England ?

7 - Who owns the railways and trains linking England and Scotland ?

8 - How would independence impact on Inward Investment ?

9 - Would Scotland be able to afford subsidies to attract Inward Investment ?

10 - What might be the impact on Employment ?

11 - Since Scotland already has a devolved Parliament, what extra benefits would Scotland gain from a Independence ?

12 - How many jobs would be lost in removal of British Military bases ?

13 - At present NHS and Education is not performing to high standards. What is the cost of rectifying these functions ?

14 - Would a Scottish currency be strong in the International Finance Markets ?

15 - Would Scottish Credit Rating allow borrowings at a low interest rate ?

16 - Who owns the Oil Pipelines, Oil Rigs and Oil Revenues ?

17 - What share of Oil Revenues would Scotland be entitled to ?

ADVICE

STOP EMPHASIS ON LEGALITIES OF SCOTTISH VOTE FOR INDEPENDENCE AND CONFRONT THE SCOTTISH PEOPLE WITH THE REALITIES OF SCOTTISH INDEPENDENCE.

THEY MAY BE IN FOR A BIG SURPRISE !