First Minister Alex Salmond sets out the terms of the second phase of the National Conversation on Scotland's constitutional future that was originally launched in August 2007.
"The question is not whether we should assume more powers in Edinburgh, but what powers and within what timescale," he said.
"I am happy to test support for enhanced devolution in a referendum, along with independence. We are aware - as we will always be - of the sovereignty of our people. That the decisions on Scotland's future lie ultimately with those living and working in Scotland - and with no-one else."
The paper, Choosing Scotland's Future, lays the ground for the Conversation by exploring the concept of independence and other constitutional possibilities. It is the starting point for the Conversation designed to allow the people of Scotland to reach an informed decision on their future.
