Annex 9: 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:
1. …a healthier Scotland services and community
2. …be a beautiful place where people would love to visit
3. …be a country of high moral values
4. …be a country that other countries will want to follow
5. …be a fair and progressive country
6. …be a fair and socially just society for all
7. …be a productive Scotland
8. …be a prosperous and financially secure country
9. …be a safe country
10. …be a sustainable society where we balance our environmental, economic and social impact for the good of the country and its citizens
11. …be accountable, transparent and professional by providing informed information to the people
12. …be adaptive to a changing world
13. …be an amazing place to live
14. …be Brexit free
15. …be critical of its nationalism
16. …be democratic, fair, honest, transparent and inclusive
17. …be free of nuclear weapons
18. …be free of poverty
19. …be free of street weapons
20. …be fully self-governed
21. …be innovative, like being a leader in broadband
22. …be kind and thoughtful
23. …be more community-minded
24. …be respectful and flourishing
25. …be respectful, welcoming and inclusive
26. …be socially responsible, taking care of the most vulnerable in society
27. …be supportive of the vulnerable and elderly in society
28. …be the envy of the world
29. …be tolerant and respectful
30. …be welcoming and treat all people equally
31. …build enough amenities at the same time as homes
32. …citizens that take personal responsibility about their community and environment
33. …create more jobs
34. …deliver on its priorities with integrity
35. …encourage and support all citizens to reach their full potential throughout their lives
36. …enhance your family lives for the future
37. …ensure a future for younger generations
38. …ensure councils operate standardised policies
39. …ensure everyone feels they can ask for help if needed and know where to go
40. …get the oil flowing in the North Sea
41. …have a duty to individuals, groups and the nation as a whole, in hardship and in ease
42. …have a football team that can reach the world cup finals
43. …have a government that will treat the population with fairness, compassion and transparency
44. …have a greater and stronger state pension
45. …have a positive attitude of our capacities as a nation (of inventors)
46. …have a set of societal values free from prejudice and bias
47. …have a strong and stable public service for all
48. …have an honest and accountable government
49. …have better incomes and a better living wage to reduce poverty
50. …have equal opportunities for all
51. …prioritise housing for those who need it most.
52. …include the diversity of its citizens in making policy
53. …invest in and provide a thriving and fit-for-purpose health service
54. …nationalise key industries and services such as rail; energy and broadband and run them for the benefit of our people not profit
55. …provide a free, world-class education for all
56. …provide a realistic income
57. …provide a tolerant, safe, secure and stable environment for all people to grow
58. …provide housing for everyone
59. …serve as a moral, ethical and humane example for the benefit of the world
60. …support her citizens and people to reach and achieve their goals, aspirations or dreams
61. …treat all its citizens with respect
62. …try to build a better community spirit
63. …value its diversity
64. …welcome, nurture, and support freedom, self-determination and political independence
65. …will be more transport accessible to everyone over the full country
66. …will encourage freedom and safety
67. …will improve on living standards and quality of life for everyone now and in the future