5. Devolution Flashcards
1
Q
What is devolution?
A
- Delegation of power from the UK parliament to assemblies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
2
Q
What are the powers of the Scottish parliament?
A
- agriculture
- Enviroment
- education
- health
- transport
- income tax
3
Q
What are the powers of the Welsh assembly?
A
- agriculture
- Enviroment
- education
- health
- transport
- Fire and rescue services
4
Q
What are the powers of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
A
- agriculture
- Enviroment
- education
- health
- transport
5
Q
What are the arguments for devolution in England?
A
- it would be a logical extension of the creation of devolved assemblies
- it would bring parity across the UK regarding devolution
- Resolved the West Lothian Question
- allow an alternative elecotral system to be used, as is the cases elsewhere in the UK and therefore resolve the issue of electoral reform
6
Q
What are the arguments against devolution in England?
A
- England lacks the national identify of Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland
- There is no widespread support for such a measure
- There are other ways to resolve the West Lothian Question such as EVEL (English Votes for English Law)
- Electoral reform is a separate issue and English devolution should not be create just to achieve it
7
Q
What is the impact of devolution on the UK government?
A
- Devolution has reduced the power of Westminster
- It raises the issue of English devolution and West Lothian Question
- Led to the government to transfer more powers to some English local authorities e.g. local transport, rubbish collections, etc
