HC Deb 18 May 1999 vol 331 cc292-3W
Dr. Starkey

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he expects to appoint a new Member of the Parliamentary Boundary Commission for England to succeed David Macklin CBE. [84844]

Ms Armstrong

I have today appointed Robin Gray to serve as a Member of the Parliamentary Boundary Commission for England. Mr. Gray is also a Member of the Local Government Commission for England. His appointment, reflecting the Government's commitment to foster improved co-ordination between the Commissions, will help co-ordinate work undertaken by them on electoral matters.