Devolution (1999)

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In 1999, devolution gave some powers to new national bodies: the Scottish Parliament was established in Edinburgh and the Welsh Assembly (now the Senedd) in Cardiff. This allowed these nations to make decisions on certain matters themselves.

Memory tip: 1999, Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly created (devolution).

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In which year were the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly established?

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