Have your say on Scotland going it alone
Although the question of Scottish independence has been simmering in the background for some years we are finally waking up to the fact it is well and truly upon us and real debate is here. The negotiations last week between the First Minister for Scotland Alex Salmond, The Secretary of State for Scotland, Michael Moore and the Prime Minister, David Cameron have indeed made headlines over the past few weeks. What is certain is that we have to confront the situation and there will be a referendum but how and when is still to be decided. Alex Salmond and the Scottish National Party (SNP) want to delay until 2014 whilst the UK Government want to go ahead with the referendum next year. Salmond also wants a second option to be included in the referendum, the offer of 'Home Rule or Devo-Max' whilst the government favour one 'in - out' simple question. Currently there are public consultations going on to inform the resolution of these issues. This is an important chance to have our say and we must take it.
