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Events on Thursday 11 September 1997 1
1997Scottish devolution referendum passesVoters approve creation of a Scottish ParliamentScottish voters approved the creation of a devolved Scottish Parliament with tax-varying powers by a wide margin. The referendum followed the Labour government's manifesto commitment to devolution. The Scottish Parliament convened for the first time in 1999.