§ Mr. Ovendenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the current position concerning re-warding proposals for each of the Kent districts; and when he expects to approve each set of proposals submitted to him by the Boundary Commission.
§ Mr. JohnOrders have been made providing new electoral arrangements for 10 districts in Kent—Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Gillingham, Maidstone, Medway, Sevenoaks, Swale, Tonbridge and Mailing, and Tunbridge Wells. Consideration is currently being given to the Commission's report on Thanet. My right hon. Friend has not yet received reports on Dover, Gravesham and Shepway.