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A referendum on Scottish independence to be hold in 2014
17:58, 15 October, 2012
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 15, ARMENPRESS: A deal setting out terms for a
Scottish independence referendum has been signed by Prime Minister
David Cameron and First Minister Alex Salmond, reports Armenpress
referring to BBC.
The agreement, struck in Edinburgh, has paved the way for a vote in
autumn 2014, with a single Yes/No question on Scotland leaving the UK.
It will also allow 16 and 17-year-olds to take part in the ballot. The
SNP secured a mandate to hold the referendum after its landslide
Scottish election won last year. The UK government, which has
responsibility over constitutional issues, will grant limited powers
to the Scottish Parliament to hold a legal referendum, under a
mechanism called Section 30.
The deal will also commit both governments to working together
constructively in the best interests of the people of Scotland,
whatever the outcome of the referendum.
Mr Salmond said the Edinburgh Agreement marked a "significant step in
Scotland's Home Rule journey".
He added: "Importantly, it will ensure that the biggest decision the
people of our country will make for many generations is made here in
Scotland for the benefit of all of those that live and work here.
"This will be a referendum designed and delivered by the Scottish
Parliament. Today's accord marks agreement on the process and respect
for the outcome, from both sides. In my view, it paves the way for a
new partnership in these islands.
"The Scottish government has an ambitious vision for Scotland: a
prosperous and successful European country, reflecting Scottish values
of fairness and opportunity, promoting equality and social cohesion.
A Scotland with a new place in the world - as an independent nation `.
From: A. Papazian
17:58, 15 October, 2012
YEREVAN, OCTOBER 15, ARMENPRESS: A deal setting out terms for a
Scottish independence referendum has been signed by Prime Minister
David Cameron and First Minister Alex Salmond, reports Armenpress
referring to BBC.
The agreement, struck in Edinburgh, has paved the way for a vote in
autumn 2014, with a single Yes/No question on Scotland leaving the UK.
It will also allow 16 and 17-year-olds to take part in the ballot. The
SNP secured a mandate to hold the referendum after its landslide
Scottish election won last year. The UK government, which has
responsibility over constitutional issues, will grant limited powers
to the Scottish Parliament to hold a legal referendum, under a
mechanism called Section 30.
The deal will also commit both governments to working together
constructively in the best interests of the people of Scotland,
whatever the outcome of the referendum.
Mr Salmond said the Edinburgh Agreement marked a "significant step in
Scotland's Home Rule journey".
He added: "Importantly, it will ensure that the biggest decision the
people of our country will make for many generations is made here in
Scotland for the benefit of all of those that live and work here.
"This will be a referendum designed and delivered by the Scottish
Parliament. Today's accord marks agreement on the process and respect
for the outcome, from both sides. In my view, it paves the way for a
new partnership in these islands.
"The Scottish government has an ambitious vision for Scotland: a
prosperous and successful European country, reflecting Scottish values
of fairness and opportunity, promoting equality and social cohesion.
A Scotland with a new place in the world - as an independent nation `.
From: A. Papazian