Scottish Referendum: Gordon Brown speaks about Scotlands future

The transcript discusses a political agreement involving a timetable for publishing a command paper, heads of agreement, and draft clauses by specific dates. All party leaders have committed to these dates, and failure to meet them could impact the upcoming election. Post-referendum actions have reinforced the timetable, and discussions on compromise and proposed powers are ongoing. The focus remains on Scotland's devolution, with the timetable unaffected by other issues.

What is the significance of the agreed timetable among political leaders?

• It is a binding agreement with specific deadlines.

• It is a suggestion with no real consequences.

• It is a flexible plan that can be changed.

• It is a proposal that only one party supports.

What actions were taken immediately after the referendum?

• The resolution was delayed.

• The resolution was published and preparations began.

• The resolution was canceled.

• The resolution was ignored.

Who is responsible for ensuring the agreement on the proposed powers?

• The general public.

• The Prime Minister.

• Lord Smith's Commission.

• The Speaker of the House.

What is the role of the Labour Party in the agreement?

• They delayed the timetable.

• They opposed the agreement.

• They proposed a list of powers.

• They have no role.

How does the timetable for Scotland's devolution relate to other national issues?

• It is canceled because of other national issues.

• It is postponed due to other national issues.

• It remains unaffected by other national issues.

• It is affected by other national issues.