The Future of Devolution

Question 1

What are current opinions on Devolution?

Answer 1

• Devolution has been a success
• accepted that the process has been unequal/asymmetric
• Devolution has been most successful in Scotland and Wales
• Devolution in England is limited and uneven, there is little support for an English Parliament

Question 2

What are does the Future of Devolution look like?

Answer 2

• the future of devolution in Northern Ireland is extremely uncertain the idea of a united Ireland may become popular within the Nationalist community
• Devolution in Scotland and Wales is expected to continue - may prevent independence movements