§ Mr. Pikeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the timetable for the further interim review of parliamentary constituency boundaries at present being undertaken by the Boundary Commission.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggA further interim review of 55 parliamentary constituencies was announced by the Parliamentary Boundary Commission for England in December 1986. I understand that the commission's draft proposals will be published today and that, subject to the possible need to hold local inquiries and publish revised recommendations, the commission hopes to report later in the year. Once we receive its report we shall comply with our statutory duty to lay the commission's report before Parliament as soon as may be after its receipt, together with the Order in Council giving effect to its recommendations with or without modifications.