Annex Nine: Vision statements prepared in weekend 2
Introduction
In weekend 2, members developed 67 statements on the country that they are seeking to build, representing the breadth of views on the Assembly’s vision for Scotland.
Vision statements
The country we are seeking to build will:
- …a healthier Scotland services and community
- …be a beautiful place where people would love to visit
- …be a country of high moral values
- …be a country that other countries will want to follow
- …be a fair and progressive country
- …be a fair and socially just society for all
- …be a productive Scotland
- …be a prosperous and financially secure country
- …be a safe country
- …be a sustainable society where we balance our environmental, economic and social impact for the good of the country and its citizens
- …be accountable, transparent and professional by providing informed information to the people
- …be adaptive to a changing world
- …be an amazing place to live
- …be Brexit free
- …be critical of its nationalism
- …be democratic, fair, honest, transparent and inclusive
- …be free of nuclear weapons
- …be free of poverty
- …be free of street weapons
- …be fully self-governed
- …be innovative, like being a leader in broadband
- …be kind and thoughtful
- …be more community-minded
- …be respectful and flourishing
- …be respectful, welcoming and inclusive
- …be socially responsible, taking care of the most vulnerable in society
- …be supportive of the vulnerable and elderly in society
- …be the envy of the world
- …be tolerant and respectful
- …be welcoming and treat all people equally
- …build enough amenities at the same time as homes
- …citizens that take personal responsibility about their community and environment
- …create more jobs
- …deliver on its priorities with integrity
- …encourage and support all citizens to reach their full potential throughout their lives
- …enhance your family lives for the future
- …ensure a future for younger generations
- …ensure councils operate standardised policies
- …ensure everyone feels they can ask for help if needed and know where to go
- …get the oil flowing in the North Sea
- …have a duty to individuals, groups and the nation as a whole, in hardship and in ease
- …have a football team that can reach the world cup finals
- …have a government that will treat the population with fairness, compassion and transparency
- …have a greater and stronger state pension
- …have a positive attitude of our capacities as a nation (of inventors)
- …have a set of societal values free from prejudice and bias
- …have a strong and stable public service for all
- …have an honest and accountable government
- …have better incomes and a better living wage to reduce poverty
- …have equal opportunities for all
- …prioritise housing for those who need it most.
- …include the diversity of its citizens in making policy
- …invest in and provide a thriving and fit-for-purpose health service
- …nationalise key industries and services such as rail; energy and broadband and run them for the benefit of our people not profit
- …provide a free, world-class education for all
- …provide a realistic income
- …provide a tolerant, safe, secure and stable environment for all people to grow
- …provide housing for everyone
- …serve as a moral, ethical and humane example for the benefit of the world
- …support her citizens and people to reach and achieve their goals, aspirations or dreams
- …treat all its citizens with respect
- …try to build a better community spirit
- …value its diversity
- …welcome, nurture, and support freedom, self-determination and political independence
- …will be more transport accessible to everyone over the full country
- …will encourage freedom and safety
- …will improve on living standards and quality of life for everyone now and in the future