HC Deb 23 May 1986 vol 98 c334W
Mr. Nicholas Baker

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will bring forward legislation to permit partial reviews of local government boundaries.

Mr. Mellor

The Local Government Act 1972 already permits the Local Government Boundary Commission for England to review any part of the boundaries of a county, district or London borough. However, there is no power to make partial changes in electoral arrangements, except in consequence of such a review. My right hon. Friend has no plans for legislation on this matter.