The leaders of the three main parties at Westminster have signed a pledge to devolve more powers to Scotland, if Scots reject independence.
The pledge, which appears on the front of the Daily Record newspaper, has been signed by David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg.
It has three parts and also commits to preserving the Barnett funding formula.
The Yes campaign has argued the only guarantee of more powers is a vote for independence.
The first part of the agreement promises "extensive new powers" for the Scottish Parliament "delivered by the process and to the timetable agreed" by the three parties.
The second says the leaders agree that "the UK exists to ensure opportunity and security for all by sharing our resources equitably".
The third "categorically states" that the final say on funding for the NHS will lie with the Scottish Government "because of the continuation of the Barnett allocation for resources, and the powers of the Scottish Parliament to raise revenue".
The pledges were first outlined by the former prime minister, Gordon Brown, earlier on Monday.
The way the announcement has been made echoes the original pledge by Mr Cameron, Mr Clegg and Mr Miliband for greater devolution for Scotland. That promise was also first announced by Mr Brown.
Pro-Union leaders in powers pledge
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