Rules for the distribution of seats

6Taking account of local government boundaries

1

Rule 5 of Schedule 2 to the 1986 Act (factors a Boundary Commission may take into account) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).

2

In rule 5(1) (list of factors), for paragraph (b) substitute—

b

local government boundaries which exist, or are prospective, on the review date;

3

After rule 5(1) insert—

1A

In the case of a local government boundary which is prospective on the review date, it is that boundary rather than any existing boundary which it replaces, which may be taken into account under sub-paragraph (1)(b).

4

In rule 9 of Schedule 2 to the 1986 Act (interpretation), after sub-paragraph (3) insert—

3A

A local government boundary is “prospective” on a particular date if, on that date—

a

it is specified in a provision of primary or secondary legislation, but

b

that provision is not yet in force for all purposes.

3B

For that purpose—

a

primary legislation” means—

i

an Act of Parliament,

ii

an Act of the Scottish Parliament,

iii

an Act of Senedd Cymru, or

iv

Northern Ireland legislation, and

b

secondary legislation” means an instrument made under primary legislation.