Free vote
Mr Allan’s Polish barber may vote but is at liberty to choose not to vote if he feels the matter is of no concern to him.
Mr Allan’s daughters can choose to become resident in Scotland before the referendum if they so wish in order to be able to participate.
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Hide AdSuch a move might be complex and cause considerable upheaval but I understand there are people making that choice.
The relevant authorities can, I understand, take action against those who improperly register to vote at an address in Scotland while remaining resident elsewhere.
Mr Allan is completely wrong to say that his daughters are in danger of being made “foreigners” by their own people.
The white paper, Scotland’s Future, makes it clear that they will remain Scottish citizens after Scottish independence.
Andrew Parrott
Stuart Avenue
Perth