Devolution in Scotland, Ireland and Wales

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

Transfer of power to a lower level, usually by central government to local or regional administration

Question 2

Scotland

Answer 2

• 1997 devolution referendum- 74% voted yes
• 1997 calling for independence managed to get referendum in 2014

Question 3

Northern Ireland

Answer 3

• “The Troubles” 1960-98 ended because of Blairs devolution
• Irish war of independence 1919-21

Question 4

Wales

Answer 4

• 1979 devolution referendum 79% voted no
• 1997 devolution referendum 50% voted yes

Question 5

Successful - increased democratisation

Answer 5

• Ireland don’t use FPTP but instead STV
• Power sharing agreement = 2 parties leading
• However this only applies to Ireland

Question 6

Unsuccessful- Scottish parliament had change

Answer 6

• SNP removed Labour
• Division over Brexit after 62% want to remain
• Asymmetrical nature of devolution raised questions to why England has been devolved to