Questions on independence to be put to the cabinet tomorrow

Hundreds to gather for Q&A event

Over 300 people from organisations across civic Scotland will meet in Edinburgh tomorrow to put questions to the Cabinet about Scotland’s Future. The Scottish Government has invited hundreds of people – from large and small businesses, trade unions, the voluntary and public sector, charities and other Scottish organisations to the event at the EICC.

The Scottish Government wants to provide as much information as possible to allow people in Scotland to make an informed choice in next year’s referendum. At this event Cabinet ministers will answer any questions Scotland’s key organisations might have about the detail in Scotland’s Future, and any issues they would like more information on.

The event will also be broadcast live online so anyone can watch. You can join in here.

Speaking in advance of the event, First Minister Alex Salmond said:-“The publication of Scotland’s Future marks a significant moment in the referendum campaign as we set out a detailed prospectus for an independent Scotland, providing answers to the host of reasonable questions people have about the what a vote for independence will mean and the opportunities that will flow from that.

“We have a responsibility to provide as much information as possible to the people who will cast their vote in the referendum, allowing them to make an informed choice about the future of their country. This major event, bringing together representatives of Scotland’s key trade union, business, voluntary and public sector bodies, presents an ideal opportunity to do exactly that and my Cabinet colleagues and I are thoroughly looking forward to it.”