Broadcast on 18 March 2014
BBC Scotland hosts a debate on Scottish Independence from the Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy.
Duration: 1 hour.
Host:
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James Cook.
Panel Members:
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John Swinney MSP, Finance Secretary, SNP, Yes Scotland.
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Jackie Baillie MSP, Welfare Spokeswoman, Scottish Labour, Better Together.
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Tessa Hartman, Founder of the Scottish Fashion Awards, Better Together.
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Michael Fry, Historian, Yes Scotland.
Main questions asked:
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Is today's announcement from Scottish Labour too little, too late?
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With numerous companies saying that they would leave Scotland if it became independent, what job opportunities would be available for my age group?
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Does the panel believe that the BBC have been impartial in their coverage of the Scottish referendum?
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With recent reported falls in North Sea oil revenues and associated tax receipts, would an independent Scotland be overly exposed to volatility in oil revenues?
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The words on the Scottish mace, which are: wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity. Do we think that the politicians have demonstrated these qualities in the lead up to the referendum?
