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The Regional Dimension
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5. The Regional Dimension

In the late 1990s, devolution saw the transfer of certain powers to national governance structures in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Another step towards decentralising policy and decision-making was taken in the English Regions when the Regional Development Agencies were created. Find out more here about devolution in general, and how this impacts science and innovation in the various areas of the UK.

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5.1 Devolution
5.2 The English Regions
5.3 Northern Ireland
5.4 Scotland
5.5 Wales
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