(1)The Electoral Commission must, before 1st September 2003—
(a)consider which of the existing electoral regions in England and Wales should be combined with Gibraltar; and
(b)report its conclusions (with a recommendation as to which existing region should be so combined) to the Lord Chancellor.
(2)Before determining what recommendation to make under subsection (1)(b) the Electoral Commission must consult the Governor, the Chief Minister and the leader of each political party represented in the House of Assembly of Gibraltar.
(3)The report required by this section must be published by the Electoral Commission and laid before Parliament by the Lord Chancellor.