Islands retreat
As an Orcadian, I can only applaud this development.
But why wait until after the Scottish independence referendum in 2014?
Would it not be simple for them to have a quiet word with the Deputy Prime Minister in Westminster, himself leader of their party, and arrange for the British Government to bring such a motion forward immediately?
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Hide AdIt would be interesting to see Westminster’s reaction to yet another claim on its sorely needed oil revenues.
PETER CRAIGIe
East London Street
Edinburgh
Why should Shetland and Orkney not consider their future? Both islands seem to have negotiated better deals for their residents with the oil companies than central government ever did.
Shetland’s schools and leisure facilities looked rather excellent to this city visitor’s eyes a couple of years ago.
Are we forgetting that when the Constitutional Convention met to discuss a Scottish Parliament, many told us that they did not wish all government to be centralised in Edinburgh any more than all in London or in Brussels?
In the early days of the Scottish Parliament, some committee meetings at least were held furth of Edinburgh.
I greatly welcome Tavish Scott’s contributions to the debates about the future of all parts of Scotland.
Moyra Forrest
Starbank Road
Edinburgh