governance of Scotland Flashcards
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What is the west Lothian Question?
Why should a Scottish MP be allowed to vote in the UK parliament on laws relating to education which would have no effect on Scottish citizens
What is EVEL?
English votes for English laws.
A response to calls for English MPs having a stronger say after devolution, some laws in the parliament can be deemed to affect England or England and Wales.
Why has the SNP criticized EVEL?
many ‘english only’ laws end up having a very large knock on effect on Scotland
Why do some people argue that ending parliamentary sovereignty is a bad thing (federalism)?
It would give unelected judges more power and restrict the powers of the MPs to make changes
would it be expensive to maintain 5 parliaments?
probably yeah but compared to overall gov spending it wouldn’t be that much
How much does Holyrood/the Scottish parliament cost each year?
£100 mil
what % of Scots support having Holyrood?
70%
What would happen under direct rule?
Scotland would be directly ruled by Westminster having 100% control over laws in Scotland, same as in 1999 (pre Scottish parliament)
How many out of the total 650 are Scottish MPs?
59
What law originally made by Scottish parliament have been implemented by Westminster?
The smoking ban
In Devo max, what is Westminster in charge of?
foreign policy, defence and monetary policy
Under Devo max would Scotland still receives block grant from Westminster?
No, they would collect all tax they levy
Did Scotland vote for Brexit?
No
What % more wanted Scottish independence and when was this poll
3% more yes than no, 30th April
