Letters / Scotland in the EU
David Cameron said in the House of Commons this week: “It was up to the Scottish Government to explain what was to happen after the independence referendum”.
On top of this a recent opinion poll suggested that many people in Scotland didn’t really understand the issues or the consequences particularly relating to a possible ‘Yes’ vote.
Whilst there is no doubt that there will be some very complex and detailed negotiations if a Yes vote is delivered, the actual main issue – why it is absolutely necessary to vote for independence, is quite simple.
Ever since the UK was taken into the Common Market/EU – successive Westminster administrations have just about rubber stamped every regulation, law, directive, bureaucracy and red tape that not only stands in the way of getting things done, but also involves massive costs in implementing, regulating and policing all the measures.
The degree of regulatory interference and costs has had a hugely damaging effect on the UK resulting in serious barriers to competing even in the EU let alone the rest of the world.
Over the years many EU member states have either ignored or just refused to adopt laws and regulations that do not suit their particular situation. However, only member states can do this.
Having Westminster representing Scotland at the top table of the EU, where all the real decisions are made has been a complete disaster for many businesses and individuals throughout the UK, as a direct result of the ridiculous draconian adoption and enforcement of everything.
It matters not if one supports EU membership or not, as we are stuck with it. But if Scotland is to sustain and grow in all areas of business and life, we have to have a seat at the high table, and leave Westminster to continue rubber stamping barriers to business and their destructive open arms attitude to avoidable costs to life.
A ‘No’ vote is a vote for stagnation and yet more attacks on the viability of Scotland within the EU.
Vic Thomas
Clousta
Shetland.
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