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Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour) on Thursday, 13 July 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 July 2023. It was answered by Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 July 2023 on behalf of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.


Constituencies

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government when the Order determining the new parliamentary constituency boundaries will be laid.

Answer

The Government plans to submit to His Majesty an Order in Council giving effect to the recommendations in the final reports of the Boundary Commissions as soon as reasonably practicable within four months, as required. The Order is not required to be laid before Parliament. Once the Order is made by His Majesty, the new constituencies will take effect at the next UK Parliamentary general election.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9317
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Constituencies
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk