United KingdomHistory 134 · History
In which year were the first elections held to the Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales?
- a1979
- b1997
- c1999Correct answer
- d2007
Why?
Voters in Scotland and Wales agreed to devolution in referendums in 1997, and the first elections took place in 1999. An earlier attempt at devolution failed in 1979.
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