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What staying in the United Kingdom means for Scotland

A booklet providing important information about the issues affecting Scotland's future.

From:
Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland, The Rt Hon Danny Alexander, and The Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP
Published
12 June 2014
Last updated
21 August 2014 — See all updates

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What staying in the United Kingdom means for Scotland

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What staying in the United Kingdom means for Scotland

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What staying in the United Kingdom means for Scotland - with references

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What staying in the United Kingdom means for Scotland - supporting tables (Appendix 1)

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Na tha fuireach san Rìoghachd Aonaichte a’ ciallachadh dha Alba (Gaelic)

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যুক্তরাজ্যের সঙ্গে স্কটল্যান্ডের একসাথে থাকার অর্থ কী। (Bengali)

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Co oznacza dla Szkocji pozostanie w Zjednoczonym Królestwie? (Polish)

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留在英國對蘇格蘭的意義。(Cantonese)

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ਸਕੌਟਲੈਂਡ ਲਈ ਯੂਨਾਈਟਿਡ ਕਿੰਗਡਮ ਵਿੱਚ ਰਹਿਣ ਦਾ ਕੀ ਮਤਲਬ ਹੈ। (Punjabi)

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Ce qu’implique l’appartenance au Royaume-Uni pour l’Écosse. (French)

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स्कॉटलैंड के लिए युनाइटेड किंगडम में रहने का क्या तात्पर्य है। (Hindi)

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留在英国 对苏格兰的意义。(Chinese Mandarin)

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Qué supone para Escocia permanecer en Reino Unido (Spanish)

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Что означает для Шотландии остаться в составе Соединенного Королевства? (Russian)

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Na tha fuireach san Rìoghachd Aonaichte a’ ciallachadh dha Alba (Gaelic)

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যুক্তরাজ্যেরসঙ্গে স্কটল্যান্ডের একসাথে থাকার অর্থ কী। (Bengali)

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یونائٹڈ کنگڈم میں رہنا سکاٹ لینڈ کے لئےکیا معنی رکھتا ہے۔ (Urdu)

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Co oznacza dla Szkocji pozostanie wZjednoczonym Królestwie? (Polish)

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留在英國對蘇格蘭的意義。(Cantonese)

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ਸਕੌਟਲੈਂਡ ਲਈ ਯੂਨਾਈਟਿਡ ਕਿੰਗਡਮਵਿੱਚ ਰਹਿਣ ਦਾ ਕੀ ਮਤਲਬ ਹੈ। (Punjabi)

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Ce qu’implique l’appartenance au Royaume-Uni pour l’Écosse. (French)

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स्कॉटलैंड के लिए युनाइटेड किंगडम में रहने का क्या तात्पर्य है। (Hindi)

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留在英国对苏格兰的意义。(Chinese Mandarin)

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Qué supone para Escocia permanecer en Reino Unido (Spanish)

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ما الذي تعنيه التبعية للمملكة المتحدةبالنسبة لإسكتلندا. (Arabic)

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Что означает для Шотландии остаться в составе Соединенного Королевства? (Russian)

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The Scottish independence referendum on September 18 is the most important choice people in Scotland will ever make.

Use our tool to explore how Scottish independence could affect your home, work and family

The UK government wants the best for Scotland and believes that Scotland is better off in the UK and the UK is better off with Scotland in it.

This booklet, which is being delivered to every household in Scotland, highlights some of the ways in which - as part of the UK - Scotland has economic security, international influence and the best of both worlds.

If you’ve not received a copy of the booklet but would like to, please phone us on 0131 244 9010, or send an email to stakeholderengagement@scotlandoffice.gsi.gov.uk stating your address and the amount of copies you’d like.

Alternatively, write to us at: Scotland Office 1 Melville Crescent Edinburgh EH3 7HW

Visit the Scottish independence referendum page for more information.

Published 12 June 2014
Last updated 21 August 2014 + show all updates

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