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In response to "Does any legislation passed in London affect citizens of Scotland? -- nm" by Mop (200 lbs)

I expect so - immigration and defence, for example. Scotland would also be bound by the UK's foreign policy and treaty obligations

Posted by Roger More (aka rogermore) Nov 23 '13, 19:27

But those can't be devolved.

Anyway, Scotland has a lot of devolved powers - including tax setting powers. I'm not sure what additional powers would satisfy those wanting full independence. (Immigration isn't an issue the way it is in Quebec)

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Here's the list of reserved powers. (Energy would be the one that affects Scotland the most) -- (link) - Roger More Nov 23, 19:32

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I expect so - immigration and defence, for example. Scotland would also be bound by the UK's foreign policy and treaty obligations

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