devolution

Devolutionists might say this example shows how local officials can keep a close eye on their employees.

I have been a consistent devolutionist all my political life.

He writes: "The challenge now facing devolutionists is that unless the way those powers are used is sharpened up there is a risk that support for giving some powers back to Westminster may grow."

In the event, it wasn't the half-hearted, hesitant shuffle the Tory anti- Devolutionists predicted.

"It has been a propaganda war on behalf of the devolutionists."

Thatcher has even told anti- devolutionists public support from her would be "unhelpful".

Some are listed as Think Twice supporters, and others are listed as anti- devolutionists described as "known no-no's".

In both Scotland and Wales it is hopelessly split between unionists on the one hand and devolutionists on the other.

No amount of nation-building is going to alter that, whatever ardent devolutionists might wish.