The Referendum On Separation For Scotland Session 2012 13

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The Referendum On Separation For Scotland Session 2012 13
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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Scottish Affairs Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2012-08-07
The Referendum On Separation For Scotland Session 2012 13 written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Scottish Affairs Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-08-07 with Political Science categories.
For related report, see HCP 542 (ISBN 9780215047519)
House Of Commons Sessional Returns Hc 1
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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2013-09-13
House Of Commons Sessional Returns Hc 1 written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-13 with Political Science categories.
On cover and title page: House, committees of the whole House, general committees and select committees. On title page: Returns to orders of the House of Commons dated 14 May 2013 (the Chairman of Ways and Means)
House Of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee The Referendum On Separation For Scotland The Need For Truth Hc 828
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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Scottish Affairs Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2013-11-15
House Of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee The Referendum On Separation For Scotland The Need For Truth Hc 828 written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Scottish Affairs Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-15 with Political Science categories.
In a report published ahead of the expected White Paper on Separation, the Scottish Affairs Committee says that the Scottish Government must meet high standards of accuracy and openness and avoid any risk of using public money to promote a party political agenda. Any document that is produced as a Government White Paper must meet the highest standards of accuracy and clarity, and must be totally honest about the risks, alternative possible scenarios and costs involved in Separation. The Committee is concerned that the Scottish Government has shown a propensity to mislead Scottish voters on the likely outcome of some of the negotiations that would be needed for the final Separation agreement - as well as the timescale on which this could be achieved. Many important questions - like EU membership or the currency - have to be negotiated with the UK Government and others, and the White Paper cannot simply claim that the SNP will get whatever they want. It must lay out all the alternative scenarios that might actually emerge from these negotiations - and their consequences. Particular uncertainties highlighted by the Committee include membership of the EU, currency, and benefits, public services, taxation and pensions.
House Of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee The Referendum On Separation For Scotland A Defence Force For Scotland A Conspiracy Of Optimism Hc 842
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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Scottish Affairs Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2013-11-23
House Of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee The Referendum On Separation For Scotland A Defence Force For Scotland A Conspiracy Of Optimism Hc 842 written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Scottish Affairs Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-23 with Political Science categories.
The Scottish Government's White Paper must make absolutely clear the details of both its foreign and defence policies. Much of what has been suggested up to now suffers from a conspiracy of optimism. The most explicit pledges made to date include: that the whole cost of security and defence will be no more than £2.5 billion, that personnel in the armed services will total 15,000 full time and 5,000 reserve personnel, and that the defence force will include "current Scottish raised and restored UK regiments". Will we then have a defence force which is army heavy? An army which is infantry heavy? Or will historic regiments be redesignated as platoons, reserves or non-infantry units? If Faslane is to be kept at its existing workforce, how will people be retrained? What costs will be inccurred in the transition to the new Scottish Defence Force? What are the implications for procurement whether or not Scotland gets the assets it wants? Hanging over all of this is the future of Trident. Will a separate Scotland impose unilateral nuclear disarmament on the UK? Furthermore, membership for Scotland of NATO will require not only the unanimous agreement of all the existing NATO members, but also the resolution of any disputes with the UK. The Scottish Government must spell out what wages and conditions it would propose to offer to compensate those who would leave behind participation in world class armed services. The people of Scotland are entitled to expect that those who propose drastic change can explain what the consequences would be.
The Referendum On Separation For Scotland
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Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Scottish Affairs Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2013
The Referendum On Separation For Scotland written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Scottish Affairs Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Political Science categories.
The defence industry is very important to the Scottish economy, providing more than 15,000 jobs and contributing between £ 1.8 billion-£2 billion annually to the Scottish economy. Those firms or subsidiaries dependent on British Army, RAF or Royal Navy orders under Article 346 of the European Union Treaties (which allow the UK to reserve certain orders to national suppliers) will lose such work, which will be transferred to other parts of the UK. It is also recognised that the market offered to defence suppliers in a separate Scotland will be negligible in size compared to that of the United Kingdom as a whole and the joint projects in which it participates. A separate Scotland, particularly one which has deported the Royal Navy's submarine force and potentially enforced unilateral nuclear disarmament upon the United Kingdom will not necessarily be seen as a reliable ally. Similarly a future separate Scotland's access to secret technology owned elsewhere is unlikely to be automatic. There will not necessarily be the maximum security clearance necessary to allow export to, or collaboration with, US or other suppliers or purchasers. A separate Scotland is unlikely to be able to fund the level of research and development necessary to maintain Scottish companies at the cutting edge of technology. The defence industry in Scotland is designed to meet the needs of its main customer-the Ministry of Defence. It is essential that the Scottish Government spells out, as quickly as possible, its intentions for procurement and research budgets, and foreign and defence policies.
Debating Scotland
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Author : Michael Keating
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2017
Debating Scotland written by Michael Keating and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with History categories.
This book provides in-depth analysis of the main issues of the Scottish independence referendum campaign of 2014 and features extensive original survey research.
Security In A Small Nation
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Author : Andrew W. Neal
language : en
Publisher: Open Book Publishers
Release Date : 2017-03-15
Security In A Small Nation written by Andrew W. Neal and has been published by Open Book Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-15 with Political Science categories.
The 2014 Referendum on Scottish independence sparked debate on every dimension of modern statehood. Levels of public interest and engagement were unprecedented, as demonstrated by record-breaking voter turnout. Yet aside from Trident, the issue of security was relatively neglected in the campaigns, and there remains a lack of literature on the topic. In this volume Andrew Neal has collated a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives on security and constitutional change in Scotland and the UK, including writing from experts in foreign policy analysis, intelligence studies, parliamentary studies, and journalism. Security in a Small Nation provides an illuminating analysis of the politics of security. Its authors reflect on a number of related issues including international comparisons, alliances, regional cooperation, terrorism, intelligence sharing, democratic oversight, and media coverage. It has a particular focus on what security means for small states and democratic politics. The book draws on current debates about the extent of intelligence powers and their implications for accountability, privacy, and human rights. It examines the foreign and security policy of other small states through the prism of Scottish independence, providing unique insight into the bureaucratic and political processes associated with multi-level security governance. These contributions provide a detailed picture of the changing landscape of security, including the role of diverse and decentralised agencies, and new security interdependencies within and between states. The analysis presented in this book will inform ongoing constitutional debates in the UK and the study of other secessionist movements around the world. Security in a Small Nation is essential reading for any follower of UK and Scottish politics, and those with an interest in security and nationhood on a global scale.
Hc 1291 Blacklisting In Employment Update Incorporating The Government S Response To The Sixth Report Of Session 2013 14
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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Scottish Affairs Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2014-05-19
Hc 1291 Blacklisting In Employment Update Incorporating The Government S Response To The Sixth Report Of Session 2013 14 written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Scottish Affairs Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-19 with Political Science categories.
This is the third report from the Scottish Affairs Committee on blacklisting in the construction industry in Scotland. The earlier interim reports published as 9th report, session 2012-13 (HC 1071, ISBN 9780215056832) and 6th report, session 2013-14 (HC 543, ISBN 9780215069535). The 9th report focused specifically on the work of The Consulting Association (TCA) and considered the issue of compensation for those workers who had been blacklisted. Significant progress has been made in highlighting and addressing issues relating to blacklisting: the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has launched its own investigation; many victims of blacklisting are bringing individual case to the High Court and a new compensation scheme, the Construction Workers Compensation Scheme (TCWCS), for blacklisted workers has been launched by eight of the companies that used the services of TCA. The 6th report aimed to identify ways of moving forward, both by addressing the crimes of the past and by identifying rules and structures to prevent such widespread and systematic exclusion of workers from employment from ever happening again. In this third interim report the Committee welcomes the significant progress which has been made in both revealing the practice of blacklisting, and in seeking redress for the victims, and families of the victims, of this odious practice. The Committee will continue to explore what more could be done to redress the crimes of the past and to ensure that reform in the industry to eradicate this practice is genuine, effective and comprehensive in its effects.
House Of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee The Impact Of The Bedroom Tax In Scotland Interim Report Hc 288
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Author : Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Scottish Affairs Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2013
House Of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee The Impact Of The Bedroom Tax In Scotland Interim Report Hc 288 written by Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Scottish Affairs Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Social Science categories.
The Scottish Affairs Committee calls for the repeal of the Bedroom Tax. While this is being considered, the Committee calls on the Government to suspend application of the Bedroom Tax for all those tenants to whom a reasonable alternative offer cannot be made. There are not enough smaller houses available for tenants to transfer into. The lack of any alternative offers means that tenants have no choice but to go into arrears if they simply cannot afford the extra costs. Other amendments proposed for the operation of the tax include: exemptions for those disabled people who require a room to store or use equipment or aids; non application where it would be financially perverse to do so - eg where removing fixed aids and adaptations, and then reinstalling them in a smaller home, would be more expensive than the savings over two years; all children of secondary school age should be allowed a bedroom of their own to allow quiet study; all disabled children, of whatever age, should have a bedroom of their own. The Committee also calls for changes to the system of Discretionary Housing Payments, which have been designed by the Government to mitigate the worst impacts of the Bedroom Tax. There should be a standard nationwide entitlement system, across the UK as a whole, rather than the present postcode lottery. The UK and Scottish Governments should make longer term commitments to the provision of DHP payments in order to allow local authorities to plan and structure their budgets.
Blacklisting In Employment
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Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Scottish Affairs Committee
language : en
Publisher: The Stationery Office
Release Date : 2013-04-16
Blacklisting In Employment written by Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Scottish Affairs Committee and has been published by The Stationery Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-16 with Political Science categories.
The major construction firms that established and funded a systematic blacklist of construction industry workers appear to be continuing to avoid taking full responsibility for their actions. While the blacklist was not initially illegal, it was always morally indefensible, and the companies involved continued to use it after it had become illegal. The organisation set up to create, maintain and operate the blacklist - the Consulting Association (TCA)- appears to have been largely established by Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd. Other major subscribers included Skanska and Balfour Beatty: the Committee has so far taken evidence from these three firms and intends to call more of those involved. Through the TCA the companies set up a structure which allowed them to submit names and information on workers they deemed to be unsuitable, workers who raised legitimate grievances over health and safety and other industrial issues, to a central list and to check prospective employees, or the employees of subcontractors on their sites, against this list. The emphasis throughout was on secrecy and no acknowledgement that such a system existed. The Committee's inquiry so far has raised a series of complex questions, particularly about compensation, which the Committee will consider in the next phase of the inquiry. The Committee says the Information Commissioner's Office, which raided TCA in 2009 and ultimately caused it to be closed down, should do more and work with the trade unions to locate and notify people that were on the blacklist, as they cannot begin to seek redress without this information