The Government of Northern Ireland

A Study in Devolution

Nicholas Mansergh

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2022
• ISBN:
  9781000729047
• Edition: 1
• Topic: History
• Subtopic: Irish History
• Index: History

Originally published in 1936, The Government of Northern Ireland examines the practical operation of devolution which was granted to Northern Ireland in 1920. The later phases of the Ulster Question, interacting with a theoretic conception of devolution, provide the historical background in the light of which early 20th Century government in Ireland is analysed. The political, administrative and financial relations between the (then Imperial) and subordinate Parliament, the powers and personnel of the local legislature and the character of the local government are all discussed. The achievement of self-government in Northern Ireland is summarized with special regard to the desirability of a similar grant of devolution to Scotland and Wales.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half Title
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Plate
• Original Title Page
• Original Copyright Page
• Dedication Page
• Preface
• Table of Contents
• I The Principles of Devolution
• Part I The Demand for Devolution
• Part II The Ulster Question
• Part III Government in Northern Ireland
• Part IV The Merits and Dejects of Devolution in the Light of Experience in Northern Ireland
• Appendix
• Index