Devolution

Question 1

define what devolution is

Answer 1

the transfer of certain political decision making powers from the central government to regional or local government.

Question 2

what was the outcome of the welsh devolution referendum 1979

Answer 2

‘do you want provisions of wales act 1978 to be put in place’

yes - 20%
no - 80%

Question 3

what was the outcome of the Scotland referendum 1979

Answer 3

‘do you want the provisions of the Scotland act 1978 to be put into effect’

yes - 51%
no - 49%