devolved and reserved powers

Question 1

one devolved power in Scotland is health

Answer 1

This means the government can make changes to the way the NHS is ran and can decide what priorities are for improving health

For example, in January 2021, Nicola Sturgeon announced a full lockdown in Scotland after the news of the new covid variant was discovered.

Question 2

another devolved power in Scotland is education

Answer 2

This means the Scottish government can decide how Scottish schools are organised and what exams pupils will sit

For example, in 2021, it was announced that the government will be replacing the SQA following a review from the OECD.

Question 3

dont needone reserved power that the UK has is employment

Answer 3

This means the government can make rules about how much companies have to pay their workers.

For example, in December 2021, the government named and shamed businesses which failed to pay their employees the minimum wage.

Question 4

dont needanother reserved power that the UK has is immigration

Answer 4

This means that the government can make rules on who is allowed to live permanently in the UK

For example, in December 2021, 27 immigrants trying to reach the UK died in the English Channel after their boat sank.