EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 17 MIN

Devolution 1999: How Scotland and Wales Got Their Own Parliaments

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

In 1999 two new legislative bodies were created for Scotland and Wales following referendums, granting them powers over day‑to‑day affairs while Westminster retained control of key matters. The episode traces the political background, the differences in electoral systems, the evolution of their competencies, and the constitutional significance of this devolution settlement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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