HL Deb 12 April 1949 vol 161 c1075
THE LORD CHANCELLOR

My Lords, I beg to introduce a Bill to consolidate the enactments which make permanent provision for the redistribution of seats at parliamentary elections and the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1948, interpreting statutory references to constituencies; and to move that it be read a first time.

Moved, That the Bill be now read 1a.—(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Bill read 1a; and to be printed.