devolution Flashcards
1
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when was devolution first introduced?
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First mentioned in Labour’s 1997 manifesto, and Labour won on a landslide.
2
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how was devolution executed?
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Referendums were held in these proposed devolved areas on whether the population were in favor of laboUrs devolution policies
3
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what were the results of the devolution referendums 1997?
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Scotland, wales and northern Ireland voted in favor of labours devolution proposials
4
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why did labour promote devolution to begin with?
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to improve public services and the overall state of the economy
5
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what are 2 things that the Scottish act 1998 granted?
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- primary legislative powers in a number of domestic areas including law and order and education
- vary rate of income tax by 3p
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