PM’s history and future of Scotland

Sir, – Congratulations to David Cameron on his passionate speech promoting the continuation of the union. He quite rightly leaves the discussions about postindependence matters to the ministers and public officials who are expected to agree appropriate arrangements.

Finding time to have talks (for what purpose?) with a dissident party leader in the Scottish Parliament cannot possibly be anywhere near the top of his agenda.

Mr Cameron’s Scottish credentials are impressive. Genealogical research carried out last year shows he is descended from a Jacobite laird, some of whose Camerons aided the escape of Charles Edward, (who himself had no plans to break up the union). No need to remind David Cameron about history.

There is much nitty-gritty still to be revealed. Alex Salmond should be concentrating on that; for example, how many local authorities will there be after independence? The EU? Agriculture? A T Geddie. 68 CarletonAvenue, Glenrothes. and Nicola Sturgeon can up their game and try to avoid the dumbed-down hysteria which often prevails in Scottish politics. Iain G Richmond. Guildy House, Kirkton of Monikie. Send letters to – Letters, The Courier, 80 Kingsway East, Dundee DD4 8SL. or email letters@thecourier.co.uk Letters should be accompanied by an address and a daytime telephone number. The Courier retains the right to edit letters.