- Can Scotland afford to be independent?
The concern is whether Scotland's economy is diverse enough and strong enough to to support an independent country.
- Can Scotland feed itself?
Scotland cannot be self-sufficient in food, but it can develop a more effective way to provide and promote healthy nutrition.
- Can Scotland force independence?
People want to know the ways that Scotland can become independent.
- Can Scotland have an independent banking system?
People are concerned to know what banking will be like after independence.
- Can Scotland legally leave the UK?
People want to know if there is a law that prevents Scotland from leaving the UK.
- Can Scotland provide adequate housing?
The number, quality, and variety of housing needed to meet environmental, population and rental vs. owner/occupier requirements to meet needs is questioned.
- Can Scotland rejoin the EU?
Now, post-Brexit, people wonder if Scotland would be accepted back into the EU. This raises the question of a hard border between Scotland and England.
- Can Scotland survive independence?
People wonder if Scotland's economy is strong enough to support independence.
- Does England subsidise Scotland?
People want to know if Scotland received more from the UK than it contributes to the treasury.
- Does Scotland have a deficit?
Because the UK runs a deficit, people want to know if part of the deficit belongs to Scotland.
- Does Scotland have a good economy?
People want to know if the economy of Scotland is good enough to support an independent nation.
- Does Scotland have enough energy resources?
Energy whether fossil, renewable or other low-carbon sources is important to the viability of an independent Scotland.
- Does Scotland have the right to secede?
Many people want to know if it would be legal for Scotland to just declare independence without asking permission.
- Does Scotland need a written Constitution
Absolutely. Almost every country in the world has a written constitution and they are crucial for the proper functioning of a nation. More
- How much does Scotland contribute to the UK economy?
People wonder how much Scotland's economy is worth to the UK Treasury.
- How to construct the mechanisms for an independent country.
The mechanisms and institutions that need creation or adaptation for an independent country are important.
- How will citizenship be determined?
Who gets to be a citizen and how do you set up immigration rules?
- How will climate change affect Scotland?
Climate change and the effects on the environment are important factors for Scotland. How can we prepare for and limit the effects of climate changes?
- How will communities develop in an independent Scotland?
Already there are community empowerment initiatives legislation and this ought to be compatible with decentralisation of public services.
- How will pensions be paid in an independent Scotland?
People want to know how their pensions will continue to be paid - both private and state pensions.