§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the Boundary Commission for Scotland intends to conduct any interim reviews of parliamentary constituency boundaries.
§ Mr. YoungerThe Commission indicated in its "Third Periodical Review Report" (Cmnd. 8794) that, before the next periodical report, which is due in 10 to 15 years' time, it would, as necessary, make recommendations to me under section 2(3) of the House of Commons (Redistribution of Seats) Act 1949 in the light of any significant changes in the size of electorates in certain areas and of alterations of local auhority boundaries. The timing of these interim reviews is a matter for the commission itself.