ScotDem - DevRes Matters Flashcards
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Describe some reserved matter that Westminster retain responsibility for (8)
One reserved matter that Westminster retains responsibility for is immigration. This means that they can still decide who is allowed to enter the country. Evidence of this is the Rwanda policy that sends ‘inadmissible’ asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing.
Another reserved matter that Westminster retains responsibility for is defence. This means that they can decide how we are protected from other nations that wish to cause conflict.
Evidence of this is the Trident nuclear program, based in Scotland, which contains submarines, warheads and missiles.
Another reserved matter that Westminster retains responsibility for is constitutional matters.This means that they can control the matters within the countries that would affect the wider UK. Evidence of this is that the UK government denied Nicola Sturgeon a second independence referendum in 2020.
Describe some devolved matters that the Scottish government retain responsibility for (8)
One devolved matter that the Scottish government is responsible for is health. This means that they make sure the people of Scotland receive quality health care and are provided with hospitals and access to treatments. Evidence of this is Nicola sturgeon lead the Scottish government’s response to COVID19 by setting up the Louisa Jordan emergency hospital in Glasgow’s SEC.
Another devolved matter that the Scottish government is responsible for is education. This means that they are responsible for making sure that the education system in Scotland is running well with good quality school buildings and enough teachers. Evidence of this is in 2020 during the COVID19 pandemic, the Scottish government provided 9 million pounds for 25 thousand laptops to help the poorest pupils keep up with their education. (Daily record)
Another devolved matter that the Scottish government is responsible for is law and order.
This means that they are to maintain peace and safety in Scotland, which includes the running and powers of the police and court service in Scotland. Evidence of this is the Hate crime and Public order act passed by Scottish Parliament in 2021 that provides greater protection for those targeted by hate crime.
