Scottish Devolution

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What is the Scottish Parliament and government?
The legislative body and executive established in Scotland following the 1997 referendum, now elected on a 5-yearly basis. They meet in the Holyrood area of Edinburgh and so are often known as 'Holyrood'.
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What was the result of the Scottish Devolution referendum in 1979?
More people voted 'yes' than 'no', narrowly, however the vote was unsuccessful due to turn out, as less than 40% of registered voters supported devolution in the referendum.
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What did the Scotland Act of 1998 do?
Gave the Holyrood Parliament primary legislative powers in various domestic areas and vary the rate of income tax by up to 3p for each pound - the Scottish variable rate (SVR).
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What did the Scotland Act of 2012 do?
Transferred significant tax-raising powers to the Holyrood Parliament (Scottish rate of income tax - SRIT). Scottish government could borrow up to £5 billion and they set up their own tax authority, Revenue Scotland.
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What did the Scotland Act of 2016 do?
Transfer of authority over equal opportunities, abortion law, speed limits, creating income tax rates, and gambling to Holyrood. They were also delivered promises from the 'No' Independence campaign: power to extend the franchise.
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What was the result of the Scottish Devolution referendum in 1979?

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More people voted 'yes' than 'no', narrowly, however the vote was unsuccessful due to turn out, as less than 40% of registered voters supported devolution in the referendum.

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What did the Scotland Act of 1998 do?

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