HC Deb 08 September 2003 vol 410 c17W
Mr. David Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to amend the Scotland Act 1998 in respect of representation by elected members; and if he will make a statement. [126512]

Mrs. McGuire

Section 86 of the Scotland Act 1998 sets out in detail how the reduction in the number of hon. Members representing Scottish constituencies in this House is to be made. The Government has no plans to amend these arrangements.