Rejected petition Scottish independence referendum

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That the Westminster Government recognises the will of the Scottish people who returned the nationalist government to holyrood with an overall majority, whose promise of a referendum on independence in the fourth year of office being a major part of their manifesto should be allowed to stand. The Government of Scotland should be allowed to set it's own timetable and questions as voted for by the majority.

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Date submitted 10 January 2012
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