Scottish Parliament and government 1.3 Flashcards
1
Q
when was scottish government set up
A
1999
2
Q
how many memebrs of scottish parliament are there
A
129 MSPs
3
Q
how many times can there be an election in scotland
A
every 4 years
4
Q
what voting system do the scottish have
A
Additional Member system
5
Q
what is scottish parliament called
A
Holyrood
6
Q
what can their goevrnment control?
A
- education
- justice
- housing etc.
7
Q
what can the scottish government do to the income tax rate
A
increase or decrease 3p below or above the UK rate
8
Q
what about university fees for scottish people
A
do not need to pay
9
Q
what was the Calman Commission under Gordon Brown
A
additional powers to Scotland:
- taxation powers
- Borrowing powers
- regulation of air weapons
10
Q
what was the smith commission and how did that affect scottish parliament
A
further powers transferred for taxation and welfare
