Independence referendum statement deadline is missed
ByThe Courier Reporter
The Scottish and British governments have missed a deadline to agree a statement about what happens after the independence referendum.
The Electoral Commission asked both administrations to reach a shared position by Friday.
John McCormick, electoral commissioner for Scotland, said: “During our assessment of the question we found that people wanted impartial information about the referendum before they voted, so we asked both governments to agree a joint position on the process that will follow the referendum.
“We asked for this to be agreed by December 20 to coincide with the expected timing of royal assent of the Referendum Bill.
“Now that we have royal assent we would like this clarity to be provided as soon as possible and we understand from both governments that progress is being made.”
Independence referendum statement deadline is missed