The referendum will consist of two questions:
THE BALLOT PAPERS
FIRST BALLOT PAPER (VERSION
1: FULL DEVOLUTION)
The Scottish Parliament has decided to
consult people in Scotland on proposals to seek the
transfer of more
powers to the Parliament.
Proposal 1 is on this ballot paper. Proposal 2
is on a separate ballot paper. You can vote
on both proposals.
Background to Proposal 1
The Scottish Government, in the paper
Your Scotland, Your Voice (published on 30
November 2009), set out a
proposal for extending the powers and responsibilities of the
Scottish
Parliament while Scotland remains part of the United Kingdom.
Under this
proposal the Scottish Parliament would, with certain exceptions, be responsible
for all laws, taxes and duties in Scotland. The exceptions, which would
continue to be the
responsibility of the United Kingdom Parliament, are—
defence and foreign affairs,
financial regulation, monetary
policy and the currency.
Proposal 1 – Increased powers and
responsibilities for Scotland
The Scottish Parliament should have its
powers and responsibilities extended as
described above.
Do you
agree with this proposal?
Please put a cross (X) in one box only
YES, I AGREE - X
OR
NO, I DO NOT AGREE -
SECOND BALLOT PAPER (POWER TO ENABLE
INDEPENDENCE)
The Scottish Parliament has decided to consult
people in Scotland on proposals to seek the
transfer of more powers to
the Parliament.
Proposal 2 is on this ballot paper. Proposal 1 is on a
separate ballot paper. You can vote on
both proposals.
Background to Proposal 2
The Scottish Government, in the paper
Your Scotland, Your Voice (published on 30 November
2009), set out its
preference for an independent Scotland which would—
• have the rights
and responsibilities of a normal, sovereign state,
• be a full member of
the European Union,
• maintain a relationship with the remainder of the
United Kingdom where the nations cooperate
on cross-border cultural,
social and policy matters, and
• retain Her Majesty The Queen as Head of
State.
Proposal 2 – Additional power to enable Scotland to become an
independent country
The Scottish Government proposes that, in addition
to the extension of the powers and
responsibilities of the Scottish
Parliament set out in Proposal 1, the Parliament’s
powers should also be
extended to enable independence to be achieved.
Do you agree with this
proposal?
Please put a cross (X) in one box only
YES, I AGREE - X
OR
NO, I DO NOT AGREE -
If this bill gets through
parliament, I strongly recomend a YES YES vote.
If you have any questions please email me at: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk
and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
