How do the english feel now that prescription charges are to be abolished in Wales in April while prescription charges in england are to increase yet again.?
2007-03-05 18:50:17 · 14 answers · asked by knowitall 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Wales DOES NOT have a parliament.
It is an ASSEMBLY, although some assembly members in Wales like to think they are above their station.
Even though the assembly building, known as the 'glass cowshed', has the name 'Sennedd' written on it does not make it a parliament.
2007-03-05 19:09:29 · update #1
I don't think the Welsh have been the underdogs. But I believe generations have been brought up to think they are.
As an Englishman, I have many Welsh friends, and I used to travel there at least twice a year.
And when England RFC are not playing then I cheer Wales.
So not all Englishmen think of the Welsh as the underdogs. I personally like Max Boyce, not many Welsh people say that!
(But what, in Land of My Fathers, is that bit about Harrys got an horse about. Lol).
2007-03-05 19:06:06 · answer #1 · answered by Bunts 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm sure they are missing their power.
The head of state in Wales, a constituent part of the United Kingdom, is the British monarch, currently Queen Elizabeth II. Executive power is derived by the Queen, and exercised by the Parliament of the United Kingdom at Westminster, with some powers devolved to the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff. The United Kingdom Parliament retains responsibility for passing primary legislation in Wales.
2007-03-07 02:12:04 · answer #2 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That Wales is a healthy natural enviroment to live in. They can abolish prescription charges as the health of the welsh population is far better than the health of the English population. Why do you think so many cottages are being bought in Wales for holiday homes.
2007-03-06 02:55:10 · answer #3 · answered by clever investor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a proud welshman, I feel that whilst there has been abuse similar to that seen in the english regions (like the north east) over the centurys but that conditions were fairly bad for most people on these islands anyway.
A welsh assembly is s terrible idea and runs on the back of misinformation and perverted nationalism. As is the Scottish parliament. Long live the UK - the best thing for us all.
2007-03-06 03:20:33 · answer #4 · answered by I loathe YH answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for the Welsh. In England you must wait until you are 60 before you no longer pay for prescriptions.
2007-03-06 03:04:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditional underdog? Surely you mean 'ruled by'. Anyway, now they have their own parliament I would hope they will be paying for prescription charges with some other form of taxation. They will be paying more tax right?
2007-03-06 03:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by massadaman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Welsh will benefit much from the lowering of prescription charges.
2007-03-06 02:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fairly small benefit for having to live in Wales
2007-03-06 03:09:16 · answer #8 · answered by leedsmikey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that all you have to concern yourself with? With all the problems in the world, you have nothing better to do than try to score some fatuous point against England. How sad.......but then I suppose you are a Welsh underdog.
2007-03-06 03:53:42 · answer #9 · answered by PATRICK C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Still is...never will be able to stand on its own two feet. But we the English love them for all their faults. some great politicans have come from Wales
2007-03-06 06:56:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋