Which of the following is NOT true about the system of vertical power in the United Kingdom?
A) Historically, no powers were reserved for subnational units of government in the United Kingdom.
B) The Labour Government of Tony Blair introduced reforms that devolved specified powers to legislative bodies in Scotland and Wales.
C) The Labour Government of Tony Blair introduced reforms that granted some specific powers to all major metropolitan areas.
D) The United Kingdom has historically been a unitary rather than a federal state.
E) Regional development agencies were set up to enhance development plans throughout the United Kingdom.

Question

Which of the following is NOT true about the system of vertical power in the United Kingdom?
A) Historically, no powers were reserved for subnational units of government in the United Kingdom.
B) The Labour Government of Tony Blair introduced reforms that devolved specified powers to legislative bodies in Scotland and Wales.
C) The Labour Government of Tony Blair introduced reforms that granted some specific powers to all major metropolitan areas.
D) The United Kingdom has historically been a unitary rather than a federal state.
E) Regional development agencies were set up to enhance development plans throughout the United Kingdom.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Labour Government of Tony Blair introduced devolution reforms that specifically granted powers to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, but it did not grant specific powers to all major metropolitan areas as stated in option C. The reforms were more focused on devolving powers to national legislative bodies rather than to all metropolitan areas.

Which of the Following Is NOT True About the System