HC Deb 03 June 1998 vol 313 c212W
Mr. Webb

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to conclude the periodic electoral review of South Gloucestershire; and if the 1999 unitary election will be conducted on the basis of the new boundaries. [43748]

Mr. Raynsford

We are currently considering the representations which we have received on the Commission's recommendations, and intend to announce our preliminary response to the recommendations shortly. Our present intention is for the new arrangements to be established in time for the 1999 elections.