On Friday, December 01, 2006 9:55 AM [GMT+1=CET], Sue Burchett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> wll snipped > > The other option which would be completely breaking any links >> England, Scotland and Wales have with each other, thereby creating 3 >> completely separate countries doesn't seem feasible considering all 3 >> countries have been so closely intertwined throughout their history. >> >> I guess the real test of the devolution system will be when the >> Govenment in power in Scotland is different from that in England. >> Then there may be more challenges, than at present, for the UK to >> face. >> >> Ben > > The join only happened after the 1st Elizabeth. The Parliaments weren't merged until a long time after the crowns. James VI of Scotland became James I of England in 1603. The PArliaments were merged by the Acts of Union (one in each Parliament) in 1707. > I believe Wales joined a bit earlier. If by "joined" you mean "was conquered by England", then you're right. That was about 1300. Mike Stevens narrowboat Felis Catus III web-site www.mike-stevens.co.uk Defend the waterways. Visit the web site www.saveourwaterways.org.uk
