Devolved and reserved matters

These terms describe the distribution of powers between central government and the devolved governmental institutions in the UK, such as the Scottish Parliament, the Assemblies in Wales, Northern Ireland and Greater London and Local Authorities. Devolved matters are those policy decisions which can be taken by the devolved administrations. Reserved matters are those policy decisions affecting Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the regions of England that are still taken by the UK Parliament at Westminster.





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