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Mackinnon D, Shaw J & Docherty I (2010) Devolution as process: institutional structures, state personnel and transport policy in the United Kingdom. Space and Polity, 14 (3), pp. 271-287. https://doi.org/10.1080/13562576.2010.532965
Abstract
Devolution has been described as a key 'global trend' over recent decades as governments have decentralised power and responsibilities to subordinate regional institutions. UK devolution is characterised by its asymmetrical nature with different territories granted different institutional arrangements and powers. This paper seeks to examine the role of state personnel in mobilizing the new institutional machinery and managing the process of devolution, focusing on transport policy. The research presented shows a clear contrast between London and Northern Ireland, on the one hand, and Scotland and Wales, on the other, in terms of the effectiveness of political leaders in creating clear policy priorities and momentum in transport
Keywords
decentralization; devolution; political power; power relations; transportation policy
Journal
Space and Polity: Volume 14, Issue 3
Status | Published |
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Funders | University of Glasgow |
Publication date | 31/12/2010 |
Publication date online | 23/11/2010 |
Date accepted by journal | 01/09/2010 |
URL | http://hdl.handle.net/1893/29739 |
ISSN | 1356-2576 |
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Dean of Institute for Advanced Studies