In section 54 of the 1972 Act (proposals for changes in local government areas in Wales), after subsection (1) insert—

“(1A)

The Welsh Commission may, in consequence of a review conducted by them under this Part of this Act make proposals to the Secretary of State for effecting changes in the area of a preserved county which appear to the Commission to be desirable having regard, in particular, to the purposes for which the preserved counties are retained.”