European Parliament (Representation) Act 2003

11Establishment of combined region

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(1)The Lord Chancellor may by order—

(a)specify the existing electoral region to be combined with Gibraltar to form the combined region; and

(b)make provision establishing the combined region.

(2)The existing electoral region specified under subsection (1)(a) must (subject to section 13(8)) be the one recommended by the Electoral Commission under section 10.

(3)The Lord Chancellor must consult the Electoral Commission before making an order under this section.