As the Scottish Parliament is elected by PR we have now have some experience of the process. By and large, I am content. There are a number of parties represented in the Parliament including Greens and Independants. I think this is good for the democratic process. It certainly has the bigger parties looking over their shoulders.
The Scottish Parliament looks after Law, Energy (except nuclear) , Health, Education, Social Services, Roads and Transport etc., in fact just about everything except Defence and Foreign Office stuff.
Admittedly 5 out of the 6 parties are left of centre, but that is more a reflection of Scottish society than PR.
I have no strong views regarding the need for an upper house. We only have a single layer of Government and it seems to work ok.
The Monarchy is bit of living (mostly) history. It is fun, but I wouldn't want it to play any role in Scottish politics other than the purely ceremonial (and that kept to the minimum).
I think PR could work ok for the UK as a whole. It would, however, put an end to huuuuge majorities.
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