Constitution 3 role and powers of devolved bodies in the uk

Question 1

What are the reserved powers that only Westminster holds?

Answer 1

• defense
• foreign policy
• constitutional matters
• welfare and benefits
• important areas of economic policy
  - trade
  - currency
  - interest rates

Question 2

Devolution in England: main changes

Answer 2

Victorian period= two tier systems
1990 some areas moved to single tier aka ‘unitary authorities
1965 London, west midlands, south Yorkshire, west Yorkshire, Tyne and wear, greater Manchester and Merseyside had single tier Metropolitan councils- abolished due to high spending ‘86
2000: elected mayor/ executive powers supported by the greater London assembly
Share oversight on:
-policing
-transport
-economic development
16 urban areas including Bristol, Liverpool and greater Manchester got elected mayor roles by 2015