Scotland and the Union — 29 Nov 2012 at 14:30

The majority of MPs voted to express a belief that Scotland is better off as part of the UK and the rest of the UK is better off together with Scotland.

• That this House
• believes that Scotland has always made, and continues to make, a significant contribution to the UK over the 305 years of the Union;
• notes the strong and enduring bonds that exist between Scotland and the other nations of the UK;
• further notes its shared history and the contribution that the Scottish people have made to public life in the UK in politics, academia, trade unions and the armed forces;
• notes the contribution that Scotland’s businesses make to the UK economy and their particular expertise in cutting edge industries such as life sciences and engineering;
• further notes that a referendum on separating Scotland from the rest of the UK will be held before the end of 2014; and
• believes that Scotland is better off as part of the UK and the rest of the UK is better off together with Scotland.

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