Why Scotland is better off as part of the UK
19 Jun 2014 02:43 PM
9 reasons why Scotland
is better off as part of the UK.
1. People in Scotland get the best of both
worlds
The security of being part of
the larger United Kingdom and a Scottish Parliament that is strong and getting
stronger. As a part of the UK Scotland has 2 governments working in its
interests.
2. People in Scotland can trade freely with the rest
of the UK
It’s easier for 2 parts of
the same country to do business than 2 separate countries. Thousands of
Scottish jobs rely on trade with the rest of the UK and 70% of Scottish exports
go to the rest of the UK.
Scottish businesses trade more
with the UK than with the rest of the world
3. Scotland’s businesses are supported
abroad
Scotland benefits from the
UK’s diplomatic network. Over 14,000 people are employed around the world
to promote and protect the interests of businesses based in Scotland –
like defending Scotch whisky from counterfeits.
4. People living in Scotland benefit from the UK
dividend
Worth £1400 a year for
every person in Scotland - because as part of the UK, Scotland will continue to
benefit from lower taxes and higher levels of public spending.
5. Scotland is part of a successful family of
nations
For over 300 years, Scotland has
flourished as part of the UK. And together with England, Wales and Northern
Ireland it has created one of the most successful family of
nations.
6. Scotland’s economy is protected by its place
in the wider UK economy
Scotland can make its own
decisions in devolved areas, while sharing risks and resources with the rest of
the UK.
7. Scotland benefits from over 200 shared public
institutions
Like the BBC and the National
Lottery. As part of the UK, people can receive free medical assistance from any
hospital in the UK.
8. Use of the £
One of the oldest and most
stable currencies in the world. An independent Scotland would not be able to
use the £, or the Bank of England as part of a formal currency
union.
9. More support for public
services
As part of the UK, Scotland
benefits from public spending that is around 10% higher than the UK
average.
This list brings together key
findings from, ‘United Kingdom, united future: Conclusions of the
Scotland analysis programme’