Letter: Nuclear views

The SNP may well speak for a large number of people in Scotland, but is far from a majority party. Therefore, while it governs lawfully and speaks on our behalf, the SNP does not actually represent the views of the majority of the Scottish people.

Thus, while Munro Ross (Letters, 11 November) finds the views of Alexander McKay on defence unpalatable, they are in fact closer to the views of most Scots. For one thing, Scots have always voted for Unionist parties. And probably always will.

Most Scots recognise our parliament possesses devolved powers. And, the grandiose pretensions of Alex Salmond to the contrary, Holyrood simply doesn't have powers which haven't been devolved. This, thankfully, includes defence.

Also, Munro Ross's remarks about the "scorched earth" policies of the Unionist parties are no substitute for understanding why the UK needs nuclear weaponry in the first place.

Sadly, many in the SNP are little better. Others think neutrality is Scotland's best defence.

Opposed to all such half-baked views, Alexander McKay comes as a breath of fresh air.

ROBERT VEITCH

Paisley Drive

Edinburgh