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Difficulty: MediumDevolved Powers in Wales

The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) in Cardiff has the power to pass laws for Wales in specific policy areas. Which of the following areas is under the devolved authority of the Senedd?

  1. Fire and rescue servicesAnswer
  2. B
    National defence
  3. C
    Immigration and nationality
  4. D
    Foreign policy

Answer

The area under the devolved authority of the Senedd is fire and rescue services.
The Senedd has the authority to legislate on fire and rescue services in Wales, which is one of the policy areas devolved from the UK Parliament to the Welsh administration.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legislative body mentioned.
The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) is the devolved legislature for Wales.
Establishing the authority helps determine which types of powers (devolved) are being questioned.
2
Differentiate between devolved and reserved powers in the context of Wales.
Devolved powers include areas like fire services, education, and health; reserved powers include defence, immigration, and foreign policy.
This distinction is core to the UK's system of governance and devolution.
3
Match the options to the correct category of power.
Fire and rescue services is the only devolved power listed; the other three are reserved powers.
By process of elimination or direct recall, the correct devolved responsibility is identified.

Key Concept

Devolved vs. Reserved Powers in the Welsh Government
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