HC Deb 01 February 1973 vol 849 c430W
Dr. Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he proposes to designate returning officers for parliamentary constituencies in accordance with the Local Government Act 1972, Sections 40(1)(c) and 40(1)(e).

Mr. Carlisle

In about a year. The designations will be effective from 1st April 1974, when Section 40 comes into force.