SAVED: PAGE: ACTIVE AREA:

Huge Success for NFU Scotland Big Debate

Union welcomed more than 400 people to UA Marts for the occasion

Hundreds of people packed out the United Auctions Mart in Stirling for NFU Scotland’s Big Debate on Monday evening (17 March).

Key politicians and campaingers from both the Yes Campaign and Better Together took to the stage in what was a lively and informed debate.

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon; Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Richard Lochhead and Perthshire farmer Jim Fairlie, a member of the Farming for Yes group, all spoke on behalf of the Yes Scotland campaign.

Speaking on behalf of the Better Together campaign were Scottish Secretary of State Alistair Carmichael; Scottish MEP and chairman of the Rural Better Together campaign George Lyon MEP and Aberdeenshire farmer Peter Chapman, from the Rural Better Together group.

More than 400 packed out the main ring at the mart, which included NFU Scotland members and stakeholders from across the industry.

Chaired by the Union President Nigel Miller, each of the speakers were given time to have their say on why Scotland should stay as part of the United Kingdom or go independent. A debate surrounding the future for Scottish food and farming followed.

To round off the night, questions were taken from the floor which covered a variety of topics, including currency, convergence, membership of the EU and renewables.

Mr Miller commented: “With six months to go until the Independence Referendum, our Big Debate was a very apt milestone in this journey.

“There was good discussions and debate from both sides with some difficult issues covered. Hopefully this event gave not just our members but people from across the rural community a better understanding of the opportunities and risks of either independence or a continued union.

“Thank you to everyone who helped to make the event such a success, including the speakers, our members who came along and stakeholder groups. Also to United Auctions for hosting the event.

“Hopefully those in attendance were given the right information to help them make an informed decision on September 18.”

Ends

  • For photographs from the event please contact: media@nfus.org.uk or phone 0131 472 4000.

Contact Ruth McClean on 0131 472 4108

Date Published:

News Article No.: 55/14


< Article List

Close

Report Abusive Comment

Comment Content:

Why it offends me (optional):



Have Your Say

No-one has commented on this article yet. Be the first to have your say...

New Comment

Share

Total Pages:
Total Results:
Page Start:
Page Result #:

Quick Contact

 
 
Which Region do you live in?  
Are you a member of NFU Scotland?  
 
 

This form collects and sends the information supplied to NFU Scotland. You can read our privacy policy for full details on how we protect and manage your data.
  I consent to having NFU Scotland collect the above details.

Registred Address

NFU Scotland
Head Office
Rural Centre - West Mains
Ingliston, Midlothian
EH28 8LT

Place of registration: Scotland

Company Registration Number: SC214564

Tel: 0131 472 4000
Email: info@nfus.org.uk

NFU Mutual Logo

Get the App

NFUS App QR Code

©NFU Scotland • All Rights Reserved • Web design by Big Red DigitalLog in

Close

Contact Us

 

 

 

No Robots:

This form collects and sends the information supplied to NFU Scotland. You can read our privacy policy for full details on how we protect and manage your data.
  I consent to having NFU Scotland collect the above details.