Thanks Skippy ,
Grody Broon, I had a few run ins with him in the early '80s when he had just become an MP - me representing the DHSS and him his constituants .. a long story .. long time ago.
I didnt like the man then but I have great respect for him, he is very intelligent, very dedicated and has a deep sense of public service .. like many Fifers .. we are about the same ages and are baith Fifers !
peersonally I would love to see England/Scotland/Wales and NI all having their own parliaments but having a federal parliament covering things of national interest, borders, military, immigration .. it works really well in Switzerland .
That way we could have more say in our own country but retain our individuality,
As for the lothian question .. I have NO sympathy about that, until scotland got her own parliament with limited powers a few years ago the scots were totally ruled from England . It wouldna hurt the English to pit up wi it fur a couple o years.
Scots are natural politians, we tend to have a more old fashioned strong sense of fairness and are more then willing to speak up ..
For example .. is free milk for primary kids a good idea ? ..yes yes yes .. university fees ...no no no, free care for the elderly ..yes yes , free prescriptions .. yes yes ..
And Ive been living here a long time
slainge
Mish
