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This series brings together all Scotland analysis programme documents, helping to inform the debate about Scotland's constitutional future.
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.
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.
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 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.
A series of leaflets designed to summarise the more detailed Scotland analysis papers, ahead of the Scottish independence referendum.
This paper looks at the UK’s approach to defence and the potential consequences of Scottish independence.
Demonstrates that Scotland and the rest of the UK benefit from a shared, closely integrated and thriving research base.
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 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.
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 fifteenth and final paper in the Scotland analysis programme.
Demonstrates that Scotland and the rest of the UK benefit from shared market frameworks.
Analysis of how Scottish independence would effect the energy markets and energy bills.
This analysis shows how the UK’s fiscal union enables all regions to pool financial resources and benefit from shared public spending.
An analysis of what Scottish independence would mean for social security, pensions and helping people into work.
The implications for borders and citizenship if people in Scotland were to vote for independence.
Find out what areas the Scottish administration legislates on and how it is structured.
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