Scotland Debate

[Old Skier]

That would mean they would no longer be on the UK pension payroll. Thought it was quite self explanatory.

The Yes campaign don't do detail.

 

[chrisd]

If the vote is Yes, does that mean the BBC news won't put Celtic's score out first on the Sunday 6 o clock news?

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I would have thought that RUK will only be liable for OAP credits up to the time that independence is achieved. Now if an iscotland is still going to run a OAP pensions scheme (not seen any mention so maybe they arnt)' I presume that contributions up till then will go into that scheme. If there isn't going to be an OAP pension provision maybe we just keep those contributions but as the Yes party hav'nt come up with any detail on how anything will work, I, nor you can answer that one.

Oh dear.

 

[Old Skier]

Oh dear.

Don't worry, it won't happen

 

[FairwayDodger]

Well I live in England so I would have rUK citizenship (because they can't take that away from me) and the Scottish government would grant me Scottish citizenship as I was born in Scotland. So no I haven't decided that - as that is what would happen.

Unless you think I would have my rUK citizenship withdrawn?

Seems as good a guess as any and likewise I'd expect for ruk folks living in Scotland.

Back to my question though.... As a Brit born in Scotland and living here do I lose my British citizenship?

 

[Old Skier]

Seems as good a guess as any and likewise I'd expect for ruk folks living in Scotland.

Back to my question though.... As a Brit born in Scotland and living here do I lose my British citizenship?

Not sure it works like that, I have always called myself British but I think for census and documentation it comes down to country where birth was registered.

 

[SocketRocket]

Seems as good a guess as any and likewise I'd expect for ruk folks living in Scotland.

Back to my question though.... As a Brit born in Scotland and living here do I lose my British citizenship?

Probably.

 

[scottbrown]

This maybe a silly question, but having just read all 125 pages there doesn't seem to be an answer.

I am not Scotish and have no Scotish links and so some may say it doesn't concern me and tbf as it stands I have no view on whether it should be a yes or no vote.
However what I am interested in is will it affect me one way or the other?
Just be nosey really

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I don't know - and BT ( whoever they are ) I'm sure don't need to say anything about Citzenship - it's not them that wants the change.

But removing my UK citizenship in not something that a Scottish government would do - it is something an rUK government would do - so that is most definitely something that is in the BT camp to advise voters on.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I'm guessing by giving up their UK citizenship that would be mean they would give up their state pension and then look to get one from Scottish State Pensions.

Who mentioned I'd have to give up my UK citizenship if I was granted Scottish citizenship? Not something a Scottish government have said would be a requirement of Scottish citizenship as far as I am aware.

Any removal of UK citizenship is only something Westminster could decide policy upon and implement. So would they do it? The rUK government seem able to tell us about other things that Westminster would grant (such as entry into a 'sterling zone' - or not)

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Trident and a non nuclear Scotland is the most obvious thing to affect rUK in the short term.
The economy will also affect you if rUK continue with their sterling strategy.
Displacement of EU workers in Scotland to rUK if we are refused EU membership.
Short term you will have problems with power until the nuclear power stations are built.

 

[SocketRocket]

Trident and a non nuclear Scotland is the most obvious thing to affect rUK in the short term.
The economy will also affect you if rUK continue with their sterling strategy.
Displacement of EU workers in Scotland to rUK if we are refused EU membership.
Short term you will have problems with power until the nuclear power stations are built.

Why do you think displaced EU workers would be moved to rUK? They could move anywhere in the EU. Also why would Scotland want to remove them?

 

[FairwayDodger]

Short term you will have problems with power until the nuclear power stations are built.

Interested in the thinking behind this one.... Yes, the UK does have upcoming problems with energy supply but how would Scottish independence affect rUK in the short term?

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Interested in the thinking behind this one.... Yes, the UK does have upcoming problems with energy supply but how would Scottish independence affect rUK in the short term?

Scotland will be using all of it's renewable capacity to look after itself.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Last night BBC Scotland debate came from Kirkcaldy.
Interesting discussion on BBC bias, they were all trying to get Swinney to agree on bias but he managed to stay neutral.

 

[Adi2Dassler]

Last night BBC Scotland debate came from Kirkcaldy.
Interesting discussion on BBC bias, they were all trying to get Swinney to agree on bias but he managed to stay neutral.

Thought that was OK last night, a reasonable panel as The BBC insist on not just having politicians.

On the question of BBC bias, it was the only route available to Swinney.Obviously the No folk were going to say The BBC were doing a good job, leaving Swinney sitting there imagining the headlines if he had stuck the boot in.Very restrained.

The laddie who chaired it was also good.

 

[williamalex1]

Anyone know how the vehicle licensing [road tax] will work if it's a yes vote. There's far too many questions not been thought out, it's a NO from me.

 

[FairwayDodger]

Scotland will be using all of it's renewable capacity to look after itself.

Aye right.

 

[Adi2Dassler]

Anyone know how the vehicle licensing [road tax] will work if it's a yes vote. There's far too many questions not been thought out, it's a NO from me.

But is that kind of question really that important?You'll still pay it (emission tax) but if you're basing your decision on that kind of detail you were never considering voting yes anyway.

 

[Val]

This maybe a silly question, but having just read all 125 pages there doesn't seem to be an answer.

I am not Scotish and have no Scotish links and so some may say it doesn't concern me and tbf as it stands I have no view on whether it should be a yes or no vote.
However what I am interested in is will it affect me one way or the other?
Just be nosey really

In short, yes it will.