INVERCLYDE'S MSP has welcomed the publication of a Scottish Government paper which outlines the 'opportunities' a written constitution would bring in an independent Scotland.
The paper is the fourth in the Scottish Government's series Building a New Scotland, which aims to inform the Scottish independence debate.
A written constitution would set out the rights of citizens – and could include recognition of the NHS in Scotland.
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MSP Stuart McMillan said: “The opportunity to enshrine the protection of our NHS in public hands, the right to an adequate standard of living, the right of workers to strike and ridding Scotland of immoral nuclear weapons are just a handful of examples of the opportunities the full powers of independence bring.
"I'm excited to explore these ideas with the people of Inverclyde and speak to the opportunities that lie ahead for my constituency and Scotland more widely.
"Against the backdrop of a destructive Tory Brexit – which is supported by Labour – a damaging mini-Budget that crashed the UK economy and Westminster’s inaction on the cost of living crisis, the case for independence has never been stronger; but it's important that when the time comes to choose our future, people can make an informed choice.
"The time to engage in the substance of the debate on Scottish independence is now – and I'm delighted that the Scottish Government is delivering this work for the people in my constituency of Greenock and Inverclyde."
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