I have noticed recently that many in wales are saying devolution has brought no benifit to wales whatsoever. This is a result of the way the media reports any negatives regarding devolution but ignore the huge number of positives and people who want devolution to have failed spreading untruths. I have decided to make a list from a simple google search of what devolution has given wales so far. To say devolution has done anything or has been negative for wales is untrue to say the least. If i have missed anything let me know and i will ad it. Nine new hospitals and huge investment in new hospital equipment New Kidney Transplant Unit, PET scanner and Women’s Unit at UHW New Cardiff and Vale Breast Centre. North Wales exhibition centre in Colwyn Bay banning of smoking in public places The Transport (Wales) Bill The Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Bill The Draft Tourism Accommodation Registration (Wales) Bill. The LGBT staff netw
Wales is a small nation that has punched above its weight in just about everything. However, there are many people in wales (especially among the 50 + age group) who will happily tell you that the Welsh people are somehow uniquely a bit thick and not capable of running a country. This attitude is a result of being told this for many decades. Before the widespread use of the internet, the BBC and English newspapers had a monopoly on the opinions of the Welsh people. They convinced many in Wales that Wales is just a 'principality' it 'isn't a real country' it has 'achieved nothing', Wales 'needs England' to survive, the welsh people 'are not capable of looking after their own interests' and lots more. This is complete nonsense, Wales has always punched above its weight and its time the people started to acknowledge this. Welsh people have always been smart enough to run a small country. Wales has made a huge contribution to the world conside