What body was set up in 1999 to govern Scotland on devolved matters?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Scottish Parliament
- Step 1: It is a democratically elected body and its role is to scrutinise the Scottish Government and legislate on devolved matters that are not reserved to the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Answer: The Scottish Parliament. Why not the others: None of these fit: The Scottish Office; The Scottish Assembly; The Convention of Estates.
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