Scottish independence reports: Devolution
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Serving Scotland Better: Scotland and the United Kingdom in the 21st Century, external (Commission on Scottish devolution) (June 15, 2009) - The body set up to review devolution a decade on, known as the Calman Commission, recommended transferring new tax and other powers from Westminster to Holyrood.
The Scottish Government Response to the Recommendations of the Commission on Scottish Devolution, external (Scottish government) (June, 2009) -Responding to the work of the Calman Commission on powers for Scotland, the Scottish government said its remit was too narrow because it did not cover independence.
Federalism: the best future for Scotland, external (Home Rule and Community Rule Commission of the Scottish Liberal Democrats) (October 2012) - The Scottish Liberal Democrat Home Rule Commission said a more powerful devolved Scottish Parliament remaining in the Union was the best way forward for the nation.
Coalition paper setting out the powers, functions and accountability of the Scottish Parliament, external (UK government) (30 November 2010) -The UK government said new tax and other powers due to be given to Holyrood marked a new phase in Scottish devolution.
A stronger Scotland within the UK, external and summary of the Devo Plus proposals, external (DevoPlus) (May 2012) - The DevoPlus organisation, which backs more powers for Holyrood short of independence, set out the case for Scottish control over income and corporation tax.
A New Union, external (DevoPlus) (November 2012) - The DevoPlus organisation, which backs more powers for Holyrood short of independence, said its aims could be delivered during the lifetime of the next UK parliament.
Fairer Scotland and Devolution, external (Unison) (28 February 2013) - Scotland's main public sector union set out its vision for enhanced devolution, including giving full income tax powers to Holyrood, while business tax should remain at a UK level.
Powers for a purpose - strengthening devolution, Scottish Labour Devolution Commission Interim Report, external (Scottish Labour) (18 April, 2013) - A commission set up by Scottish Labour said there was a strong case for devolving income tax in full to the Scottish Parliament.
Pay as you drive: The road to a better future, external (Reform Scotland) (29 October, 2013) - The think tank made an argument in support of a road pricing system to replace fuel and vehicle taxes, under enhanced Scottish devolution.
Powers for a Purpose: Strengthening Accountability and Empowering People, external (Scottish Labour) (March 2014) - The party laid out plans for new financial powers for the Scottish Parliament, after a referendum "No" vote.
Campbell II Home Rule Report, external (Scottish Liberal Democrats) (10 March 2014) - The report said parties should meet within 30 days of a "No" vote to discuss more powers for a devolved Scottish Parliament.
Commission on the future governance of Scotland, external (Scottish Conservatives) (2 June 2014) - The report said a devolved Scottish Parliament should get full income tax powers and additional responsibility over VAT, income tax and welfare.