📓 Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role
Does England have its own devolved parliament?
Correct answer: No
A Yes
✓ No
C Only for London
D Only for some regions
💡 Explanation
England does not have its own devolved parliament.
Key facts to remember
- Devolution since 1997 — powers transferred to Scotland, Wales, NI
- Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh — education, health, transport
- Senedd in Cardiff; NI Assembly at Stormont in Belfast
- Defence, foreign affairs, immigration, tax — UK government
- England has no devolved parliament
- Devolved governments have own First Ministers
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 5.2.7 Devolved governments:
Since 1997, some powers have been devolved (transferred) from the central UK government to national bodies in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh can pass laws on many issues including education, health, and transport. The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) in Cardiff has powers over education, health, and the environment. The Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont in Belfast can make decisions on local matters.
Policy areas such as defence, foreign affairs, immigration, and taxation remain the responsibility of the UK government at Westminster. England does not have its own devolved parliament — English matters are dealt with by the UK Parliament. The devolved governments have their own First Ministers.
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