GeneralTestable

Reserved powers (kept by UK Parliament) include defence, foreign affairs, immigration, taxation, and social security

From lesson

Devolved Governments

From chapter

The UK Government, the Law and Your Role

Related questions (2)

mediumsingle choice

Which of the following is a reserved power kept by the UK Parliament?

Health

Transport

Agriculture

Defence

Explanation

Defence is a reserved power, remaining with the UK Parliament. Health, transport, and agriculture are devolved powers managed by the devolved governments.

hardsingle choice

Which of the following is NOT a reserved power kept by the UK Parliament?

Immigration

Social security

Health

Defence

Explanation

Health is a devolved power managed by the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd, and Northern Ireland Assembly. Immigration, social security, and defence are reserved to Westminster.