Scotland's Role in a "Balanced" Parliament

[Beefster]

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I think what we saw in the 80s and 90s was that Scottish people see life in a different way from those south of the border. There is an argument that community and the well being of our neighbours is more important to us than it is in the South.

The UK wasn't too bothered about what we thought in the 80s, which pushed us towards devolution. Many would argue that Scotland has fared a lot better since our affairs were put in our hands.

I don't think the UK is of any more concern to us than the affairs of Ireland, or Holland. They are a trading partner. That said, I don't want to be taking things from England that we aren't entitled to.

I also don't want them taking more than our fare share from us. I think that has been happening less since devolution.

The current situation isn't acceptable to anyone. But that's the way democracy works - I always thought the purpose of electing MPs was that they would see to the interests of their constituents.

Personally, I am proud of the fact that Scotland looks after its people better than other parts of the UK. If England insists on holding the purse strings, we can hardly be blamed for putting our case for the money we are due.

You're confusing England with the United Kingdom.