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What does the White Paper set out?
The White Paper sets out the Scottish Government's three main ideas on how Scotland's constitution could change in the future:
- Further evolution of devolved powers, extending them as and when the occasion arises
- Enhanced or maxi-devolution, which would contain an extension of the current powers of The Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government, possibly including fiscal autonomy and
- The preferred option of the current government, would be progress to the point of full independence for Scotland.
The White Paper sets out:
- The current devolution settlement and how it works
- The Government's vision for Scotland under enhanced devolution. Under the headings a wealthier, safer, fairer, healthier, greener, smarter and stronger Scotland
- The Government's vision for an independent Scotland, including how the Scottish Parliament would work, the consequences of independence, negotiations with the UK Government, foreign affairs and defence
- The current nature of the UK constitution
- Legislative options for further devolution or independence
- The need for a national conversation
- Referendum (Scotland) Bill
To read the full version of the white paper please go to the Scottish Government website.
Mairi Sharratt
mairi.sharratt@shepwedd.co.uk
18 September 2007