Devolution

Question 1

Impact of devolution

Answer 1

Policy innovation- eg scotlands minimal alcohol pricing law. The counties are called ‘labs of innovation’
Parliament still has sovereignty
Evolution could have a hand in economic inequality, eg Scotland economic performance has weakened and high unemployment

Question 2

Devolution in England

Answer 2

Local gov- eg metro mayors
Limits on local gov- limited legislation powers- however still exists(congestion charges In London), revenue controlled by gov- eg council tax can’t be risen above certain point

Question 3

Scottish parliament info

Answer 3

1999 under Scotland act
Abolished uni fees
Voting system= ams

Question 4

Northern Ireland parliament info

Answer 4

1998 under good Friday agreement
Created education initiatives
Voting system= single transferable vote

Question 5

Welsh parliament info ( senedd cymuru)

Answer 5

1999 but got primary legislative through gov of wales act 2006
Brought in opt out of organ donation
Voting system= ams

Question 6

Debates around devolution

Answer 6

West lothian question (EVEL)
Asymmetrical devolution ( different degrees of power given to different devolved bodies)