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Scotland did achieve a much greater degree of autonomy from the UK government in 1999, when it regained its own parliament as part of the devolution process. The Scottish Parliament has control over matters such as education and health, and has its own tax-raising powers. The UK Government maintains control over issues such as defence and foreign policy. Scotland's parliament is housed adjacent to the Palace of Holyrood House in Edinburgh.
Alex Salmond made political history after becoming the first Nationalist to be elected first minister of Scotland. The Scottish National Party (SNP) leader was voted into office in parliament by 49 votes to 46, after he was supported by the Greens. The Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives abstained. He heads the first minority administration since devolution.
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