A Scottish Assembly?


saltire shield'To use an overworn cliche, Mr Robertson must hit the ground running to make an impression on the voters. He has hit the ground running all right, but unfortunately for his party's chances, he seems to be running backwards - backwards to the Tories' stance on Scottish devolution which was so decisively rejected by the electorate on 1 May.'
Scotsman Editorial comment upon Raymond Robertson's installation as Scottish Tory Chairman, 22 nd July 1997.
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The Scotsman's guide to devolution

Important issues

  1. The Tartan Tax 22 nd July 1997

  2. Proportional Representation 23 rd July 1997

  3. The role of the Secretary for State 24 th July 1997

  4. The electoral Register 30 th July 1997

The White Paper for a Scottish Assembly

Electoral Prospects


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