Broadcast on 18 January 2014
BBC Scotland hosts a debate on Scottish Independence from Greenock.
Duration: 1 hour.
Host:
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James Cook.
Panel Members:
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Fiona Hyslop, Culture Secretary, Scottish Government, Yes Scotland.
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Anas Sarwar, Deputy Leader Scottish Labour, Better Together.
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Sanjiv Kohli, Comedian and Actor, Undecided.
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Alex Massie, Journalist and Blogger, Undecided (actually a strong Conservative).
Questions asked:
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Would the removal of Trident leave Scotland open to attack?
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When I walk about this town, what I see all about me is charity shops, pawn brokers, money shops - and now, food banks. Do you think this might be why so many of us are considering voting Yes?
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Why wont Mr Cameron debate with Alex Salmond?
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Will the redistribution of wealth plans as proposed by the Scottish National Party in an independent Scotland encourage salary and wage earners to move south to avoid higher taxes?
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If Scotland votes No - will we still be in the EU in ten years time?
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If Robert Burns were alive today, would he be a Yes or a No voter? - please refer to a poem to support your argument.