§ Mr. James Whiteasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the Boundary Commission for Scotland has yet decided when to start a general review of constituencies in Scotland.
§ Mr. MillanThe House of Commons (Redistribution of Seats) Act 1958 requires the Boundary Commission for Scotland to submit its next general report between April 1979 and April 1984 and, within these limits, the Commission has discretion when to start a general review. The Commission, in the exercise of its discretion, gave notice on 16th February 1978 of its intention to commence forthwith a general review of constituencies in Scotland.