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I did, though the practical effect is much the same. Joel Send a noteboard - 01/06/2012 08:41:03 PM
Those powers are reserved to Westminster. The UK Parliament, in its omnipotence, created the Scottish Parliament in 1998 and delegated to it lawmaking powers, with the exception of some matters of national importance which are listed in Schedule 5. Have a look at this link.

Essentially, devolution is the mirror image of federalism.

The main (and significant) difference is orientation, which government institution has reserved powers (thus, by default, all powers not explicitly granted the other.)

I suppose there is small chance the SNP feels any gratitude to Labour for passing the Scotland Act. ;)
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I think you've got the Scotland Act backwards. - 01/06/2012 09:48:36 AM 674 Views
I did, though the practical effect is much the same. - 01/06/2012 08:41:03 PM 647 Views
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There is a Campaign for an English Parliament. - 03/06/2012 10:12:21 AM 555 Views

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