This was an interesting question yesterday: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld201011/ldhansrd/text/101207-0001.htm#10120738000510 It arose from Sinn Fein’s reluctance to take their seats when required to take the oath in its present form. http://www.parliament.uk/site-information/glossary/oath-of-allegiance/ I have been aware of this issue for many years. Many Scottish nationalists don’t like it and neither do those who feel we should be a republic. This matter should not…