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Devolution (1999)

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Devolution means giving some powers from the central UK government to new national bodies in Scotland and Wales. In 1999, devolution created the Scottish Parliament, based in Edinburgh, and the Welsh Assembly, based in Cardiff, which is now known as the Senedd. This allowed Scotland and Wales to make their own decisions on certain matters.

The date to remember for the start of these bodies is 1999, not earlier dates such as 1707, 1948 or 1066. Devolution did not make Scotland and Wales fully independent; the UK Parliament in London still keeps control over major areas such as defence and foreign affairs. The key fact is that in 1999, devolution created the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly.

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

    • 1066
    • 1948
    • 1707
    • 1999

    Correct answer: 1999

    Devolution in 1999 created the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly.

  2. 2. Devolution in 1999 gave some powers to a new Scottish Parliament and a Welsh Assembly.

    • True
    • False

    Correct answer: True

    True. Devolution in 1999 created the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh Assembly.

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