devolution

Question 1

when was devolution first introduced?

Answer 1

First mentioned in Labour’s 1997 manifesto, and Labour won on a landslide.

Question 2

how was devolution executed?

Answer 2

Referendums were held in these proposed devolved areas on whether the population were in favor of laboUrs devolution policies

Question 3

what were the results of the devolution referendums 1997?

Answer 3

Scotland, wales and northern Ireland voted in favor of labours devolution proposials

Question 4

why did labour promote devolution to begin with?

Answer 4

to improve public services and the overall state of the economy

Question 5

what are 2 things that the Scottish act 1998 granted?

Answer 5

• primary legislative powers in a number of domestic areas including law and order and education
• vary rate of income tax by 3p