UK Devolved Bodies Flashcards
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Scottish Parl and Govt
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The Scotland Act 1998 gave primary powers and income tax-varyting power
The scotland act 2012 gave a small extension of power and devolution of some additional taxes
The scotland act 2016 extended powers in relation to transport, energy and social security benefits and to set income
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Welsh Assembly and Government
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The Wales Act 1998 gave secondary legislative powers to the assembly
The wales act 2006 provided for an additional referendum on primary legilastive powers
The welsh devolution referendum in 2011 voted ‘yes’ to give the Welsh Assembly