Union & Devolution Flashcards
1
Q
The Scottish gov & parliament are responsible for administering & legislating:
A
- Health
- Education
- Local gov
- Law and Order
- Economic development
- Roads
- Environment
- Agriculture
- Arts/Culture
2
Q
Scotlands Devolved Powers
A
- Free tuition fees
- Free prescriptions
- Free personal care for the elderly
3
Q
Powers kept by the UK gov
A
- Benefits & social security
- Economic & fiscal policy
- Foreign policy
- Defence
- Constitutional matters
- Immigration
- Trade & Industry
- Nuclear energy
- Broadcasting
- Data Protection
- Consumer Rights
4
Q
Wales’ initial powers
A
- Agriculture
- Education
- Health
- Housing
- Local gov
- Fire & Rescue services
- Economic development
- Highways & Transport
5
Q
Powers under Wales Act 2017
A
- Choose the date, voting system and rules of nay elections to the National Assembly
- Lower the voting age for future elections
- Vary income tax
- Set speed limits
6
Q
England
A
- Absence of an English parliament
- Rejection of regional gov
- Current göç favours devolving power to combined local authorities
7
Q
Issues
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- An English MP cannot vote in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland but they can vote in England ‘English votes for English laws’.
- Asymmetrical nature of the UK
- Democratic deficit
- Distribution of public spending
- Over representation of Wales & Scotland in House of Commons
