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Reserved & Devolved Matters
Reserved Matters include:
- The Constitution
- Foreign affairs
- Defence
- International development
- The Civil Service
- Financial and economic matters
- National security
- Immigration and nationality
- Misuse of drugs
- Trade & Industry
- Various aspects of energy regulation (e.g. electricity; coal, oil and gas; nuclear energy)
- Various aspects of transport (e.g. regulation of air services, rail and international shipping)
- Social security
- Employment
- Abortion, genetics, surrogacy, medicines
- Broadcasting
- Equal opportunities
A more detailed list of reserved matters can be viewed in Schedule 5 of the Scotland Act. You can view Schedule 5 on the website of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office. Please note that Schedule 5 has been amended since the Scotland Act gained Royal Assent.
Devolved Matters include:
- Health and social work
- Education and training
- Local Government and housing
- Justice and police
- Agriculture, forestry and fisheries
- The environment
- Tourism, sport and heritage
- Economic development and internal transport
Information on devolved matters can be obtained from www.scotland.gov.uk the website of the Scottish Executive.