At the moment, the countries representing the UK, are still united under one flag. How long this will be so, no one knows. Even now, each of the countries which form the United Kingdom, is fighting for its own independence.
For the first time since 1707, the Scots now have their own parliament in Edinburgh, and the Welsh their own national assembly in Cardiff. It is only England, that doesn’t have its own parliament. Issues that effect England are decided by the UK government, which consists of MPs from all over the UK.
Did you know that English MPs have no say on Scots issues decided in Edinburgh, but Scottish MPs in the Commons can vote on issues that affect only England?
The Tory leader, David Cameron, is pressing ahead with a radical constitutional overhaul to end the unfairness caused by the creation of the Scottish Parliament. At the next election, he will propose a ban on Scottish MPs having a say on laws relating to English schools, hospitals and a range of policy areas. Is that fair?
Read the story behind the making of the UK Flag (Union Flag)
Find out about the UK Government
Visit projectbritain.com for more about British life and culture.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
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Since Scotland had its own parliament, England has sat back and watched the new parliament create laws regarding health and Education which are better for the Scottish than the rest of the UK.
We all pay the same taxes, why can’t we enjoy the same benefits?
In Scotland, patients get a wide range of treatment not available in England.
People in England pay £6.85 per perscription. From April 2008, Scotish people with chronic illness wont have to pay and by 2011 not Scots will pay for their perscriptions.
England
Eye tests cost £18.85
Dental checks ups £15.90
Scotland
Free eye tests for all
Dental check ups soon to be free.
English students at university pay £3,000 a year for tuition fees and £1,700 to attend a Scottish universtiy. Scottish students studying in Scotland will soon not pay any fee.
I think Cameron is right to stop Scottish MPs voting on issues which only apply to England. It is either that or England gets its own parliament
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