Introduction : has devolution made a difference? / Alan Trench -- Scotland : expectations, policy types and devolution / James Mitchell -- Nation building and the Assembly : the emergence of a Welsh civic consciousness / John Osmond -- Northern Ireland : renascent? / Robin Wilson and Rick Wilford -- English regions : the quiet regional revolution / John Tomaney and Peter Hetherington -- The governance of London. Strategic governance and policy divergence / Mark Sandford -- The more things change the more they stay the same. Intergovernmental relations four years on / Alan Trench -- The impact of devolution on Westminster. If not now, when? / Guy Lodge, Meg Russell and Oonagh Gay -- Restoring confidence and legitimacy? Devolution and public opinion / John Curtice -- The making of social justice policy in Scotland. Devolution and social exclusion / Helen Fawcett -- Conclusion : the unfinished business of devolution / Robert Hazell.

"This book provides a stock-take of the effect of devolution during the first term of the Scottish Parliament and National Assembly for Wales. Part 1 covers the territories of the UK — Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the English regions. Part 2 looks at its impact on the centre Westminster, Whitehall and public opinion. Part 3 looks at developments in two key areas of public policy. The book as a whole assesses not just how parts of the UK have been affected by devolution, but also its effect on the UK as a whole. Written by the Constitution Unit at University College London and the leading experts in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the book is packed with facts and figures, and is essential reading for those who want to keep bang up to date with the latest developments."--Provided by publisher.