Clarity needed on nuclear policy
The SNP, previously anti-nuclear, appears to have noted this and part of its Scottish defence policy is now, as a potential separate Nato member, to retain a nuclear capability, but not in Scotland. This last appears to be for cost purposes – Alex Salmond recently spoke of the “countless billions” that could be saved by not having Trident. This is hyperbole and the net effect of Scotland having or not having Trident is likely to be, in national terms, in the small change bracket.
So exactly what and why is the policy?
Dr A McCormick, Dumfries