The Scottish Parliament

In the run-up to the general election the Labour Party had promised Scotland a referendum on the establishment of a Parliament and, shortly after taking over government, passed legislation allowing the referendum to take place. Held on the 11 September 1997, the referendum asked people in Scotland to vote on two issues: whether or not a Parliament should be established and whether a Parliament should have tax varying powers. Scotland awoke on the 12 September to the news that the people had supported both propositions by impressive majorities.