reserved powers

• Immigration is one matter that is reserved for the UK Parliament. This means that the Westminster has overall responsibility for controlling who is allowed to enter the UK. For example. In 2020, the Boris Johnson’s government announced an Australian style points based system to try cut the number of people entering the UK
• Defence is one matter that is reserved for the UK Parliament. This means that the Westminster has overall responsibility for national security and the armed forces – the army, navy and air force. The UK Parliament voted in favour of renewing the Trident nuclear submarine in 2016 despite the Scottish Parliament disagreeing with renewal.
• Welfare/benefits is one matter that is reserved for the UK Parliament. This means that the Westminster has overall responsibility over system of welfare benefits and pensions. For example, the UK government increased the Real Living Wage in November 2021 to £9.90 for over 23s