Comments on: Queen unveils new devolution measures for Scotland and Wales

By: Jeanne Tomlin

Jeanne Tomlin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:15:12 +0000

I have to ask what is NEW about the rather aged Calman report that the supposedly “all” the major parties (funny, but the SNP is legally a major party in Scotland) support which, by the way, rather than strengthening devolution, actually weakens it. The only thing the Scots actually get out of it is a very weak ability to borrow–something that is ESSENTIAL for any functioning government.

Total proof that it weakens the Scottish government is Jim Murphy supporting it.

And would someone care to tell me how in the midst of a recession is a WONDERFUL time for a Welsh referendum and one on elections but, oh, no, a TERRIBLE time for one on the status of Scotland?

Just wondering.

By: oldnat

oldnat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:38:48 +0000

Ed Jacobs

Depends what you mean by “country”. In the USA, states set their own limits. While most are 0.8 mg per ml, some are as low as 0.1 mg per ml. The issue is not “country” but legal jurisdiction.

By: Ed Jacobs

Ed Jacobs — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:24:46 +0000

Personally, I have to agree. It would seem odd to have differing alcohol limits within the same country. In this respect, perhaps a matter of more work needed..!

By: oldnat

oldnat — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:08:24 +0000

Richard Blogger

Quite right! You couldn’t possibly have jurisdictions with a common land boundary having different limits. That can’t happen anywhere!

Oops!

The Blood Alcohol Levels

0.0 mg per ml– Estonia, Malta, Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary
0.2 mg per ml– Norway, Poland, Sweden
0.4 mg per ml- Lithuania
0.5 mg per ml- Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany (Germany is 0.3 if you’re in an accident), Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Serbia/Montenegro, Croatia, Latvia, Macedonia, Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Cyprus (North)
0.8 mg per ml– UK, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Switzerland
0.9 mg per ml Cyprus (South)

By: Richard Blogger

Richard Blogger — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:30:04 +0000

When will Salmond put border checkpoints up?

Seriously, how can you have different drink driving limits and speed limits in England and Scotland? If the alcohol limit is higher in one nation (probably England, since Salmond is more enthusiastic about nanny stateism) then you could have a drink in Berwick-upon-Tweed, drive legally on English roads and then be arrested a few miles up the A1 in Scotland. It’s nonsense.

By: SSP Campsie

SSP Campsie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:21:39 +0000

RT @leftfootfwd Queen unveils new devolution measures for Scotland and Wales: http://is.gd/4Y3ge

By: After the UK

After the UK — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:03:36 +0000

RT @leftfootfwd: Queen unveils new devolution measures for Scotland and Wales: http://is.gd/4Y3ge