How to manage Scotland's borders

It is likely that free movement of people between rUK and Scotland will be like that between Ireland and UK. Customs and passport checks are normally done at points internal to the country and at destinations. Customs and Excise will need to be strengthened, but this does not require border posts.

Fighting for Tax Jobs, Fighting For Justice: A Workers’ Alternative

Commissioned by PCS, this joint work examines the economic impact of HMRC’s plans to close departments around Scotland and establish two regional offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

It is found that over 2,300 jobs could be lost due to these changes with an overall negative impact on GDP of £89 million.

The economic impact will be particularly magnified in local areas where the current HMRC departmental office employs a substantial proportion of the local workforce

Type of Resource
consultation response
Date Published
Primary Author or Creator
Craig Dalzell
Additional Author(s) / Creators
Ben Wray, Common Weal