Citation, interpretation and commencement1

1

This Order may be cited as the Parliamentary Constituencies (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Changes) Order 1990.

2

In this Order—

  • “the 1983 Order” means the Parliamentary Constituencies (Scotland) Order 1983(2);

  • “the 1987 Order” means the Parliamentary Constituencies (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Changes) Order 1987(3);

  • “the 1988 Order” means the Parliamentary Constituencies (Scotland) (Miscellaneous Changes) Order 1988(4);

  • “electoral area” in relation to a region or islands area means an electoral division and in relation to a district, means a ward within the meaning of section 5 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973(5);

  • “local government area” means a region, islands area or district.

3

Subject to section 4(6) of the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986, this Order shall come into force forthwith.