Scottish Independence And The English

EDM number 162 in 1991-92, proposed by Jim Sillars on 14/11/1991.

That this House notes the awakening among the English media and politicians to the Scottish question on the political agenda; notes that they are some 10 years behind in the discovery of the vibrancy of the Scottish urge for self-government; advises them to do some fast homework and realise that there is a growing tide towards independence for Scotland; further advises them to make accurate calculations before asserting that Scotland is a subsidy junkie, especially in view of the fact that English Tory victories in the 1980s were floated on the ú100 billion taken south from Scottish oil wealth; nevertheless welcomes their calls for a referendum; and looks forward to it being won by the Scottish National Party's policy of independence in Europe which will of course also produce home rule for England.

This motion has been signed by a total of 5 MPs.