Devolved Powers and Reserved Powers Flashcards
Health
Devolved
Education
Devolved
Defence
Reserved
Social Security
Reserved
Foreign Affiars
Reserved
Training
Devolved
Time
Reserved
Currency
Reserved
Local Government
Devolved
Immigration
Reserved
Gambling
Reserved
Social Work
Devolved
Energy
Reserved
Housing
Devolved
Broadcasting
Reserved
Weights and Measures
Reserved
Planning
Devolved
Economic Policy
Reserved
Tourism
Devolved
Elections
Reserved
Equal Opportunities
Reserved
Economic Development
Devolved
Some part of Transport
Devolved
Data Protection
Reserved
Justice
Devolved
What does devolution mean?
Devolution in the Scottish Parliament means giving powers away to another government within the United Kingdom.
Prescription charges for NHS treatment
Devolved
Powers of local councils
Reserved
Closing RAF bases
Reserved
The National Lottery
Reserved
Changing British Summer Time
Reserved
Which companies can supply electricity
Reserved
Student tuition fees
Devolved
Changing the school exam system
Devolved
Setting dates for elections
Reserved
Deciding who gets child benfits
Reserved
Describe two devolved matters that are the responsibility of the Scottish Parliament (4 marks)
Education - structure and exams are separate from England and Wales when Scottish Parliament decide on the aspects. SP decided their would be no tuition fees for students in University.
Health- medication is prescribed and Scottish people wouldn’t be charged for prescribed medication.
Why do people want the powers of the Scottish Parliament to be increased?
Scots people want decisions on Scottish matters made within Scotland.
They will be more sensitive to Scotland’s need and demands.
UK/ Westminister seems distant and doesn’t consider Scottish issues enough.
