Independence for Scotland. Yes or no?  

The Scottish First Minister, Alex Salmond, tells us to expect a referendum on independence in 2014. Cameron wants one too but insists it is held a year earlier, in 2013, thereby avoiding a nasty clash with the 700th anniversary of Bannockburn. Interestingly, the official Clan Cameron website claims “young Camerons” were instrumental in defeating the English in that legendary battle. Whatever the date, I am left wondering how much information will be available before the vote on the consequences on any decision to split from the rest of the UK? What happens to the billions of pounds of assets that need to be divided up? There will be a million practical questions that need convincing answers. Holding a referendum before these details are thrashed out is a tad premature. What about social security payments? Pensions? The national debt? Personally, I am dead against unpicking the fabric...