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This series brings together all Scotland analysis programme documents, helping to inform the debate about Scotland's constitutional future.
Analysis of how Scottish independence would effect the energy markets and energy bills.
The first paper in the UK government's Scotland analysis series, which looks at Scotland’s place in the UK and how it contributes to and benefits from being part of the UK.
A series of leaflets designed to summarise the more detailed Scotland analysis papers, ahead of the Scottish independence referendum.
Evaluates the UK’s approach to identifying and managing threats to its national security, and the implications on these arrangements of a vote for independence.
An analysis of what Scottish independence would mean for social security, pensions and helping people into work.
This paper looks at the UK’s approach to defence and the potential consequences of Scottish independence.
The fifth paper in the UK government's Scotland analysis series, which looks at Scotland’s place in the UK and how it contributes to and benefits from being part of the UK.
Demonstrates that Scotland and the rest of the UK benefit from shared market frameworks.
Demonstrates that Scotland and the rest of the UK benefit from a shared, closely integrated and thriving research base.
The third paper in the UK government's Scotland analysis series, which looks at Scotland’s place in the UK and how it contributes to and benefits from being part of the UK.
The paper looks at Scotland's place in the world and demonstrates that the UK delivers for Scotland internationally through its unique and historic role in world affairs.
The second paper in the UK government's Scotland analysis series, which looks at Scotland’s place in the UK and how it contributes to and benefits from being part of the UK.
The implications for borders and citizenship if people in Scotland were to vote for independence.
The fifteenth and final paper in the Scotland analysis programme.
This analysis shows how the UK’s fiscal union enables all regions to pool financial resources and benefit from shared public spending.
The paper examines what independence would mean for Scotland’s economy and how this would impact on Scotland’s macroeconomic framework choices, including its choice of currency.
Short comparative analysis by HM Treasury of forecasts for the Scottish deficit in 2016-17.
This series brings together all the Scotland analysis summary leaflets, helping to inform the debate about Scotland's constitutional future.
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