Devolution Flashcards
When was the Scottish Parliament established?
1999
How many elected Members of the Scottish Parliament are there?
129
Which three areas does it include?
Education, environment and transport
Which 2 things does it include?
Defence and international affairs
Which powers was the Scottish Parliament given following the Scottish Referendum in 2014?
Powers to raise taxes
When was the Welsh Assembly established?
1999
How many elected members does it have?
60
Which three things does it do?
Budget priorities, administers NHS and EU funds
Which power does it have but has never used?
Tax raising powers
What does it exclude?
Defence and international affairs
What did the Welsh Assembly become in 2020?
The Welsh Parliament (Senedd Cymru)
When was the Northern Irish Assembly established?
1998
How many elected members does it have?
90
Which other nation does it have powers similar to?
Wales
What powers does it have in relation to raising tax?
It has none
Which two other powers are excluded?
Defence and international affairs
What was the outcome of the elected regional assemblies in England in the 2004 referendum?
Plans were dropped after voters in the north east rejected the idea
What is the name of the policy designed to boost economic growth in the north of England?
The Northern Powerhouse
Which was the first area to get extra powers and what do they cover?
Greater Manchester - housing, transport, planning, policing, and some health spending.
How many other regions have devolution deals and how many have held ‘Metro Mayor’ elections?
Nine; seven
What is the West Lothian question?
The argument that it is unfair for Scottish MPs in Westminster to continue voting on issues that have no bearing on their own country, but which impact on voters in England, while English MPs have no say over issues particular to Scotland, which are decided in the Scottish Parliament and Welsh and Northern Irish assemblies. (E.g. tuition fees and prescription charges)
