Commenting on the announcement by the SNP Government that the independence referendum will take place in Autumn 2014, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie MSP said:
"Announcing Autumn 2014 as high-noon in the fight to protect Scotland's future as part of the UK family doesn't address the issue of ensuring the Scottish people decide the outcome, not the courts.
"It's welcome that the Scottish Government has agreed to work with the Coalition Government so we can move forward together towards a vote that will be a momentous moment for Scotland's future direction."