Saturday, February 22, 2014

So if it was "No"...

1.Will Scotland still be in the EU in 2020 if there's a No vote?
2.What will the UK's national debt, both absolutely and relative to GDP, be in 2016?
3.How many UK army, naval and air force personnel will be based in Scotland in 2020?
4. How much will Scottish taxpayers have to pay for the replacement
of the Trident nuclear weapons system?
5. If the Barnett formula is scrapped, by how much would Scotland’s budget be cut after a No vote?
6. If the Barnett formula is retained, by how much would Scotland’s budget be cut after a No vote?
7. What will UK personal tax rates be in 2016 and beyond, and how will Westminster improve the tax system, including collection?
8. Will the rate of VAT be increased, cut, or stay the same in 2016 and beyond?
9. What will be the level of Air Passenger Duty (APD) in 2016 and beyond?
10. Why has APD not been devolved to the Scottish Parliament, as recommended by the Calman Commission on devolved powers?
11. Will all current universal and pensioner benefits remain or will some be means tested?
12. In the event of a No vote, will you guarantee funding for a long
term expansion of childcare in Scotland to match the best provision in Europe?
13. What will be the state retirement age for people in Scotland who are starting work this year, in the event of a No vote?
14. Will the bedroom tax be abolished in the event of a No vote?
15. Can you guarantee that no other public services (like the Royal Mail) will be privatised?
16.How much money per year will taxpayers in Scotland contribute to funding the House of Lords?
17. What will the UK's credit rating be in each of the years 2016 to 2020?
18. If the UK government fails to renegotiate the UK’s EU membership terms, will it recommend withdrawal?
19. Will Scotland get any direct representation in Europe to negotiate for our fishing and farming industries after a No vote?
20. If Scotland had been independent during the most recent EU farming talks we would have qualified for an extra €1 billion of funding. How will that shortfall be made up?
21. Scotland currently receives the lowest farm payments of any country in the EU. Will this continue?

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