COSLA Competitors

The NHS was launched in 1948.

The Scottish Parliament is made up of 129 elected representatives, who are known as Members of the Scottish Parliament or MSPs. The Scottish Parliament can pass laws affecting Scotland on a wide range of domestic issues, known as devolved matters. These include: • agriculture • civil and criminal justice • education • environment • health • housing • local government • planning • police and fire services • social work • sport and the arts • transport • some tax varying powers

The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for matters that are devolved from Westminster. Areas of responsibility include the economy, health, education, justice, rural affairs, environment, and transport.