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<p>Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have legislatures and associated executives
that exercise powers that have been devolved from the UK Parliament. This is defined
in primary legislation.</p><p>In England, there is also administrative devolution
of powers, spending, and decision-making to local Councils, and through specific deals
with Greater Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and Cornwall.</p><p>The Cities and Local
Government Devolution Bill aims to provide enabling legislation for these and further
devolution deals. The Bill provides for the devolution of administrative powers and
budgets, but does not include provision for the transfer of legislative capacity.</p>
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