Self-employed

Of course, in one respect he is perfectly correct – it is key to the future prosperity, never mind the social cohesion, of an independent Scotland that we at least diminish, if not reverse, the trend over many decades of talented, skilled and well-educated people leaving our country, to build careers, and often wealth, in England and beyond.

So if Scotland were to vote No, what has Better Together promised to do to reverse this seemingly endemic trend?

Perhaps my memory is not as good as it used to be but the only comments that have apparently touched on this issue would  suggest that all the major UK political parties would likely be driven by fear of Ukip to adopt more restrictive immigration policies that would probably result in fewer people coming to live here from overseas and even fewer staying once they had graduated.

One of the benefits of gaining independence is that Scotland will have more control over its own economy, which will not only be good for us, but also, and probably more significantly, our children.

In addition to many of the jobs associated with Westminster (for which we are already paying) that will come to Scotland as we develop our own government bodies, there will be many opportunities within the private sector to build new business enterprises.

With our own government focused on policies, including targeted immigration, that would seek to maximise such opportunities to grow the Scottish economy, I personally have no doubt that if we vote Yes more of our youth will be able to pursue  satisfying careers in their own country.

STAN GRODYNSKI

Longniddry

East Lothian