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Examines the impact of Scottish nationalism to Great Britain which is related to the massive oil reserves in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland. Differences between the Scots and the English; History of the contemporary resurgence of Scottish nationalism; Argument that Scotland cannot afford to be British with 100 percent of oil revenues directed to London and allocated there; Advantages of a free Scotland such as being free from the growing balance of payments deficit and economic ills of England; Significance of British membership in the European Economic Community for Scotland.

Presents information on the political scenario prevailing in Great Britain. Information that political conferences tell a lot about the sociology and mores of British parties; Opinion that Labour is a trade union party and its ideology is socialist; View that James Callaghan, Prime Minister of Great Britain, is a center-right political professional who is trying to lead his party into elections by appealing to mainstream popular sentiment in the country; Report that, as Prime Minister, Callaghan has placed first priority on controlling inflation.

Discusses political developments in Great Britain after the visit of U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Message of Carter regarding solution to economic problems in Great Britain; Response to his message; Assumption on the election of next Prime Minister in Great Britain; Discussion on newspapers and magazines of Great Britain; Remark of Peter Jay, British ambassador to the U.S., that Great Britain is unable to respond to rising inflation because of its following the operation of free democracy; View that British Prime Minister James Callaghan observed nepotism in appointing Peter Jay as an ambassador.

Focuses on the role of racism in the politics of Great Britain. Controversy over Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's use of a television interview to promise an end to immigration; Differences in the racial policy of the Conservative and Labour parties; Great Britain's immigration policy similar to the Roman Empire's principle of "Civis Romanus sum"; Thatcher's commendation for the National Front for bringing the immigration issue out into the open.

Presents an insight into the economic and political condition in Great Britain. Reference to the economic summit conference held in Rambouillet, France; Urge to increase the artificial stimulation of the U.S. economy in order to expand in the British market; Realization by the Britons that the country is headed for ruin; Acceptance of the proposal of income limitation and industrial policy; Comment on the need of profit by the Labor leadership in Great Britain to regain economic health; Optimism towards the government's role in investment and productivity.