Download Scottish Parliament

Powers of the
Scottish
Parliament
Lesson Focus:
Describing
the process of
devolution
Explaining why devolution
occurred in Scotland
Identifying various key political
figures
What happened in Scotland in
1997?
Referendum
Parliament?
Devolution?
Devolution
When devolution
occurred the Scottish
Parliament was given the
ability to change and
create laws in certain
areas.
These areas are
Scotland specific and so
the ability to change
and create laws on
these areas are know as
devolved powers.
However…
The Scottish Parliament
was not given control over
all areas that are related
to Scotland. Any areas
which can or could have an
affect on the entire
United Kingdom are still
under the control of
Westminster.
The powers which
have been kept by
the UK Parliament
are known as
reserved powers.
How does devolution work?
For devolved powers, the
changes in law and new laws
that are created come into
force in Scotland only.
Any changes or new laws
which relate to reserved powers
take effect in the whole of the
UK and the Scottish Parliament
must accept these changes
when they occur.
Copy the following definitions into your jotters:
Devolved powers:
political powers to
change and create
laws which are
related to
Scottish areas of
interest only.
Reserved powers:
political powers
to change and
create laws in
areas which
affect the entire
United Kingdom.
DEVOLVED POWERS
RESERVED POWERS
Health
Defence
Education and Training
Social Security
Social work
Foreign Affairs
Housing
Constitutional matters
Local Government
Immigration
Tourism and Economic Develop.
Broadcasting
Law and Home Affairs
Trade and Industry
Agriculture, Forestry & fishing
Nuclear, coal and gas Energy
Planning
Employment legislation
Police and Fire Services
Equal Opportunities legislation
The Environment
Fiscal and Monetary system
Sport and the Arts
Gambling and the National
Lottery
Scottish road network & harbours Data Protection
Throughout this unit it is also important to
know who key political figures are in Scotland
and the UK.
GROUP TASK
In your groups, match the pictures of
the politicians to the names and job
descriptions provided.
Once you have correctly matched
everything, create a poster, using the
following extra information to add
detail!
Has been an MP and
an MSP.
The youngest Prime Minister in almost
two hundred years.
Qualified as a solicitor in 1995.
Does not own a car
Helped form and lead the first coalition
government of the United Kingdom
since the Second World War.
First female First Minister of Scotland.
Has only been an MSP since 2011
Has been an MP since 1983.
Was the first female Scottish politician
to appear as a panellist on the BBC
One satirical news quiz Have I Got
News for You (October 2015).
Received the 2nd highest number of
votes of any MSP in the 2011 Scottish
Election.
Worked for the BBC as a journalist and
analyst.
Has a Masters degree in Policy
Studies