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The Nationalist devolved Scottish government thinks that if Scottish companies can establish a lead in marine energy, much as Denmark did in wind power, it could be a big job and wealth creator for the country.
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However, power over pensions is not devolved and the Scottish government's proposals will have to be agreed by the Treasury in Westminster.
BBC: Scottish teachers in strike ballot over pensions
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Awkwardly, the issues that usually matter most to women such as health care, child care and education have already been devolved to the Scottish government.
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Dundee West MP Jim McGovern said the Scottish government pledge fell short of those made by the devolved administration in Wales, which has committed to cover up to 75% of the wage costs for a company, or 100% for a public body, who opts to take on a former Remploy employee for up to four years.
BBC: Firms offered ?5,000 to take on ex-Remploy workers
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While teachers' pay is a matter devolved to the Scottish parliament, pension reform is reserved to the UK government at Westminster.
BBC: Teaching union urges strike vote over pensions
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He said that although bank holidays were a devolved matter the government would "work closely" with the Scottish Government "to ensure that people across the United Kingdom can celebrate the jubilee together".
BBC: New bank holiday for Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012
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But the Scottish government has said the bill does not go far enough and called for further responsibility to be devolved.
BBC: Scotland Bill Committee 1
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When Scottish Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill announced the release, to a storm of protest, the US ambassador said the devolved government had got out of its depth.
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