Devolution Flashcards
1
Q
What is Devolution?
A
It’s about power. In the UK it is the statutory transfer of power from central government to the separate nations.
2
Q
What things are devolved in Scotland, Wales and NI?
A
Health & social care.
Education & training.
Local government & housing.
Agriculture, forestry & fisheries.
Environment & planning.
Tourism, sport & heritage.
Economic development.
Internal transport.
3
Q
What things are reserved to UK government?
A
Defence & national security.
Foreign affairs.
Nuclear energy.
Immigration.
Constitution.
Trade policy.
Broadcasting - NI does have some power of this.
Taxation - partly devolved in Scotland.
