Devolution

Question 1

When was each devolved body established?

Answer 1

Northern Ireland - 1998
Scotland - 1999
Wales - 1999

Question 2

Who was the first elected mayor of Greater Manchester and when was he first elected?

Answer 2

Andy Burnham - 2017

Question 3

Which 7 things does the Scottish parliament have power over?

Answer 3

1. Education
2. Health
3. Social services
4. Environment
5. Law and order
6. Local government
7. Tax varying (income tax can be raised or lowered by up to 3% each way)

Question 4

Which 5 things does the Welsh parliament have power over?

Answer 4

1. Education
2. Health
3. Social services
4. Environment
5. Local government

Question 5

What does the Northern Irish parliament have power over that the Welsh does not?

Answer 5

Law and order

Question 6

What are 6 arguments in favour of extending devolution?

Answer 6

1. Devolution has been successful and has been accepted by the vast majority
2. Addresses over-centralisation of power in Westminster
3. Some areas, like Cornwall, have strong regional identity
4. Addresses the “West Lothian question”
5. May reduced desire for secession
6. May correct per capita funding inequality

Question 7

What are 4 arguments against extending devolution?

Answer 7

1. Power may become too fragmented
2. Little public appetite for an English devolved body
3. May accelerate demands for independence
4. Not needed to address the West Lothian question