1979 Welsh devolution referendumShow results map12345678GwentSouth GlamorganMid GlamorganWest GlamorganDyfedPowysGwyneddClwydShow labelled mapResults by countyThe 1979 Welsh devolution referendum was a post-legislative referendum held on 1 March 1979 (Saint David's Day) to decide whether there was sufficient support for a Welsh Assembly among the Welsh electorate. The referendum was held under the terms of the Wales Act 1978 drawn up to implement proposals made by the Kilbrandon Report published in 1973. The plans were defeated by a majority o...1979 Scottish devolution referendumResults by local voting areaYes: 50–60%No: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%A post-legislative referendum was held in Scotland in 1979 to decide whether there was sufficient support among the Scottish electorate for a Scottish Assembly proposed in the Scotland Act 1978. This was an act to create a devolveddeliberative assembly for Scotland. A majority (51.6%) of voters supported the proposal, but an amendment to the Act stipulated that it would be repealed if less than 40% of the total electorate voted in favour. As ...*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.