No, Yes campaign
Some Scottish Conservatives are planning a 'no,yes' campaign which will argue
for a Scottish parliament with greater powers than currently proposed.
Struan Stevenson, who is running the campaign, has written that 'the results
of the general election, where 83% of the Scottish electorate voted for parties
supporting devolution or independence, was a massive mandate for change'.
'NYC believe that if the people of Scotland choose either "no, no" or "no,
yes", then the Government is at liberty to think again and come forward with
proposals better suited to Scotland's needs.'
Mr Stevenson argues that the Scottish parliament should be responsible for all
revenues raised in Scotland.
NYC will campaign for funding from the Government to make sure that every
household in Scotland receives a leaflet stating its view. The Government has
already rejected such a move.
Mr Stevenson had renounced his pro-devolution views when he fought the usually
safe Conservative seat of Dumfries at the last election.
Think Twice
Think Twice is the title given to the 'no no' campaign run by Brian Monteith.
It was launched on 20 June 1997. It intends to campaign for a vote against both
the establishment of a Scottish parliament, and the granting of tax-raising
powers to such a body in the forthcoming referendum. Its intention is to be a
cross-party force.
It has no offices as yet, though it plans to establish its main office in
Glasgow. A board of Trustees has been formed to handle the finances of the
campaign.
The five people at the centre of the campaign are :
