McMillan Calls on Constituents to Play Their Part in Referendum Consultation

Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP, West Scotland) has called for constituents in Inverclyde to play their part in shaping the forthcoming referendum on Scottish independence by taking part in the Scottish Government consultation launched today by the First Minister.

A copy of the Scottish Government’s independence referendum consultation can be found at http://www.scotreferendum.com/consultation/, along with details of how to respond.

During the First Ministers statement on the launch of the consultation Mr. McMillan asked the First Minister to encourage all people who live in Scotland, regardless of where they came from, to get involved in the debate over Scotland’s Future. Stuart himself was born in Barrow-in-Furness, England.

Commenting Mr McMillan said:

“A decision as important as the independence referendum clearly needs to involve and engage everyone in Scotland. The referendum should be built in Scotland, by the people of Scotland rather than limited by the strings and conditions of Westminster.

“That is why I want to see as many people as possible take part in the Scottish Government’s consultation and help to shape the way the referendum in 2014 will be held.

“This is an opportunity to have a huge impact on the most important decision that Scotland has faced for 300 years and I hope large numbers of people from Inverclyde will play their part.

“To do more to improve Scotland and build a better country we need the full range of powers available to an independent country. Nobody cares more about making Scotland a success than people in Scotland and independence will give us all the ability to meet the aspirations we hold for this country.”