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Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill [HL]

To reduce the number of parliamentary constituencies; amend the rules governing the number of electors in each constituency; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

2 November 2007

In Plain English

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This bill would reduce the number of parliamentary constituencies in the United Kingdom and change the rules for how many electors each constituency can have. It includes related provisions to support these changes, such as revisions to the process by which boundaries are reviewed and drawn. In effect, there would be fewer seats and new limits on constituency sizes.

Key Points

Reduces the number of parliamentary constituencies in the UK.
Amends the rules governing the number of electors per constituency.
Includes connected provisions about boundary review processes and related electoral administration.

Who is affected?

Voters in UK parliamentary constituenciesMembers of Parliament ( MPs ) and prospective candidatesPolitical parties and election campaign organisationsBoundary Commissions for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern IrelandLocal authorities and electoral administrators responsible for boundary reviews

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