Give Scotland control of its own resources

Sir, - Alastair Walker of Guthrie (May 13) in challenging the feasibility of independence, follows his use of hyperbole concerning division in Scotland, which is biblical in scale according to the gentleman, by resorting to the “too wee, too poor” argument beloved of unionists everywhere.

A population of only 5.4 million can’t sustain itself apparently, which is, at best, a rather disingenuous statement.

There is plenty evidence to the contrary on Scotland’s doorstep.

We have a diverse economy, renowned worldwide for quality produce.

However, the result of having this economy of varied riches controlled by a union Mr Walker describes as “very successful” has left Scotland in such an impoverished state as to make independence unthinkable.

I don’t know how Mr Walker defines “successful” but I dread to think what a failed union would be in his estimation.

David Cameron, when asked by Andrew Marr about Norway’s rude economic health replied, and I quote: “They have an enormous oil (pause) they have as much oil as we do, but only four million people (actually 5.2) rather than 60 million people, which makes a difference.”

How such arithmetic works in Norway’s favour, but not Scotland’s, has yet to be explained.

Ken Clark. 335 King Street, Broughty Ferry.

The North Sea between Scotland and Norway is rich in energy resources.