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Morag Campbell
about 10 years ago

Devo max would have been my choice if that option had been included in the referendum.

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Thea McMillan
about 10 years ago

as the carer of our daughter (who has complex needs) we would welcome complete devolution, so that decisions could be made close to the people they effect: this would enable real engagement and involvement from people who understand what is needed

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Marion Mawhinney
about 10 years ago

There are now huge concerns about validity and legality of the referendum. This survey monkey should be shared as widely as possible. Promises made by Westminster are no longer credible. Scotland needs control of Scotland.

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Carol Douglas
about 10 years ago

All tax should be devolved as should all fiscal control. We can make a per capita contribution towards defence but we must be able to negotiate on our own behalf in EU.

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Neglected corner of the third sector
about 10 years ago

IT is great to see TFN and as an extension SCVO run this poll. But it is testament to SCVO and TFN's love-in with the poverty agenda in Scotland at the expense of the rest of the sector. Whilst devolution of welfare may indeed be a huge part of the future debate what about the devolution of advertising legislation to tackle tobacco giants or jun food; or the devolution of health and safety legislation which is steadily being eroded by Westminster; or the devolution of employees rights which will soon be a thing of the past?Are we to spend the whole of this debate listening to SCVO and TFN backing the poverty industry of Scotland's third sector at the expense of the rest of the sector?

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David McColgan
about 10 years ago

I think a discussion about what should be devolved to Holyrood is important however the discussion needs to go further than this.Devolution isn't only from Westminster to Holyrood but from Holyrood to local authorities and local authorities to communities.People forget that whilst the SNP campaigned with one hand to remove Scotland from the powers of Westminster they were, with the other hand, removing local powers in policing, fire and rescue and holding local authorities to ransom over the income tax freeze.So let's not kid ourselves that the solution lies in taking power from London to Edinburgh because all that serves to do is empower Edinburgh. Let's talk about seriously empowering communities in Scotland at the same time.

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Felix Spittal
about 10 years ago

Great to see comments being posted here and people engaging in the debate. I'm helping collate views from the third sector on what priorities we have , which powers are needed to address them and how we can involve people and communities in discussions? Please send any comments you have to felix.spittal@scvo.org.uk . Thanks!

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Sally Millar
about 10 years ago

I'd like to see a review of all powers. In many cases, decisions (good and bad) that affect delivery of services to individuals & families are made by local authorities, not by Holyrood.So I agree with earlier comment that we need ti look at empowerign local communities (oh hey - isn't there a current Bill / Act on that?). Oh and Planning - right of appeal for communities is vital!

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Alister Rutherford
about 10 years ago

It is not enough to just put down tax as an option. Do you mean income tax or the full range of taxes? What about other revenues - excise duty, oil and gas? I favour something similar to the powers that the provinces in Canada have. This is all tax and revenue raising powers. In some cases, e.g. income tax and sales tax these powers are shared by the Federal and the provincial governments.

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lou mcloughlan
about 10 years ago

No taxation without representation.Westminster's 3 shades of Neo-liberal is not enough.

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Andrew Scott
about 10 years ago

I can't see any other permanent workable long-term solution than independence, which, in the 21st century is, of course actually interdependence. It would be perfectly possible for Scotland to be fully independent and to closely collaborate with the rest of the UK on macro-issues through perhaps forums like the British & Irish Council. It seems to me that this is the only way to satisfactorily resolve issues such as 'English votes for English laws' / West Lothian Question and that looked at objectively with goodwill on both sides this could work.

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John Gallagher
about 10 years ago

I think we need as much power as possible. We need to be able to run our own affairs in the way the people of Scotland decide.

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Steve Brannigan
about 10 years ago

The only areas we should still share with the UK is foreign policy and the armed forces, and these should be set at our population ratio, ie 8.3% of the costs of running these. all and every other power should be devolved to the Scottish Government

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Andy Fletcher
about 10 years ago

Here's some ideas to add to the pot: 1. Rather than tax being raised in UK and funds being handed to Scotland, it should be the other way around with all Scottish taxes being raised in Scotland and a portion being sent to the UK. Payslips should show how much was taxed for which fund. 2. All broadcasting and press in Scotland should be overseen by Holyrood. 3. Banking in Scotland should be regulated by Holyrood who would have powers to, for example, prohibit dangerous banking practices like those which caused the recent crash we're still recovering from. 4. Power to create an Oil fund to save for the future -- which can't be touched by Westminster. 5. Power to create a retail bank which is controlled by Holyrood and underwritten solely in Scotland.

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Lynda Torrance
about 10 years ago

Scottish Parliament should control issues of Scottish people.

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Ramona McMahon
about 10 years ago

All revenue on products Scotland produces should go to Scotland.

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Iain Henderson
about 10 years ago

I cannot see the point of devo max, it is based on the idea we are too wee, too poor and too stupid to go our own way in the world. I am less uncomfortable with independence lite. Full cooperation on a number of issues makes sense with our neighbours. Still think full independence is the way to go though.

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Seamus MacIntyre
about 10 years ago

Full fiscal powers, including use of oil revenue: if we are a family of Nations, let us organise our rooms how we want.Also, the option for a distinct Scottish passport would, I think, be very popular (even if it was just a different cover and a note in the important page)

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R. Gibson
about 10 years ago

I think the UK government should only be responsible for monetary policy, defence, foreign affairs and disaster contingency planning and support.

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J Macmillan
about 10 years ago

We need a written constitution so we all know our rights

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