Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
Which TWO did Tony Blair's Labour government introduce?
Choose two answers.
- ADirect rule of Northern Ireland from London
- BA Welsh AssemblyRight answer
- CUK membership of the European Economic Community
- DA Scottish ParliamentRight answer
Answer: A Welsh Assembly and A Scottish Parliament
Elected in 1997, the Blair government set up a Scottish Parliament with strong law-making powers and a Welsh Assembly. Direct rule began in 1972, and the UK joined the EEC in 1973.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "Britain since 1945". Practice question 286 of 651, written in our own words.