Letter: Plan our future
What kind of Scotland? What system of government? A monarchy? A Republic? Rejection of Brussels to regain control of our fishing and other industries? Rejection of Westminster to regain control of our nation and our economy?
The drafting of a provisional written constitution is an essential precursor to a referendum on the independence question. In Eire the constitution was accepted by their parliament first, giving the final decision to the electorate. You report that "support for Scottish independence has increased to its highest level in three years, according to a new poll" (13 December).
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Hide AdSo, do we just drift on hoping that Brussels and Westminster will govern us better? Or will someone get on with drafting a constitution? A national newspaper could lead the way by appointing a commission of the people to select the finest three drafts from which the people could choose. The Electoral Commission has the statutory function of organising a referendum - but no monopoly.
Michael Hamilton
Stodrig Cottages
Kelso, Scottish Borders