To what extent should the constitutional reforms introduced since 1997 be taken further? 1.4

Question 1

Arguments for extending devolution
in England

Answer 1

• england is the most populated part of the UK
• recieves less per person
• Scottish people can still vote on english matters
• devolution has worked for other countries
• strong regional identities

Question 2

Arguments against devolution
within England

Answer 2

• England’s size and wealth would likely merge westminister and english parliament anyway
• EVEL has been a taster to devolution
• most people see westminister as ‘their’ parliament
• unelected regional assemblies showed that identity is not as prominent