Key points from White Paper on Scottish independence
Here are some of the main details contained in the White Paper on Scottish independence:
- The SNP estimate they will inherit £1,267 billion debt from UK but look to offset that against share of assets
- Pensioners will enjoy an up-rated pension of £1.10 extra per week
- Bedroom tax will be abolished
- Universal Credit roll out will be stopped
- Corporation tax will be cut by 3 percent
- Air passenger duty will be cut by 50 percent
- Energy bills will be cut by 5 percent through various environmental initiatives
- End to the married couples allowance due to be introduced in 2015
- Childcare will be increased to 30 hours a week