HC Deb 08 April 1976 vol 909 c253W
36. Mr. Marten

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the remit for the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland.

Mr. Merlyn Rees

The Commission is required by the House of Commons (Redistribution of Seats) Acts 1949 and 1958 to keep under review the distribution of parliamentary seats in Northern Ireland. The number of constituencies in Northern Ireland is fixed by the Act of 1949.