The Senedd (Welsh Parliament)

Wales Act 2014

control of some smaller taxes to devolved institutions in Wales

allowed a referendum for partial devolution of income tax

Wales Act (1998)

Established Welsh Assembly

secondary legislative powers

turnout

Low turnout for elections always below 50%

extended vote to 16 and 17 yr olds in 2021 but still below 50% voted in

productivity

near bottom UK’s economic productivity rankings according to 2021 ONS survey

Culture

allowed greater focus on preserving Welsh culture

However Welsh speakers have been on the decline since 2011 with around 10% of the population

Hinderance by the Barnett Formula

UK’s oldest and poorest population Wales get less funding than Northern Ireland and Scotland as it does not take into account socio-economic differences

Wales Act (2017)

allows Welsh assembly to become Welsh parliament (it did in 2020)

most primary legislative powers except for income tax