Wales had a "lop-sided" system of devolution, with law-making powers granted by a referendum in March, but far less power over its finances.

BBC: Welsh assembly's 'new power after Scots independence'

Within the first term of this government there will be devolution to Scotland and Wales, an elected mayor in London, the removal of the voting powers of hereditary peers, the implementation of the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law, a promised referendum on electoral reform and a process of devolution to English regions.

BBC: Is Thatcherism dead?

The devolution law hands the regions many of the central government's former responsibilities, like health care, education and public works, but only a quarter of its revenue.

ECONOMIST: Devolution isn't working as planned