The Parliamentary Constituencies and Assembly Electoral Regions (Wales) Order 2006

The Boundary Commission for Wales (“the Commission”) have, in accordance with section 3(1) of the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 19861, submitted to the Secretary of State a report dated 31st January 20052 showing the parliamentary constituencies into which they recommend, in accordance with that Act, that Wales should be divided.

That report also shows, as provided for by paragraph 7(2) of Schedule 1 to the Government of Wales Act 19983, the alterations in the electoral regions of the National Assembly for Wales which the Commission recommend4.

A draft Order in Council together with a copy of the Commission’s report was laid before Parliament by the Secretary of State to give effect, without modifications, to the recommendations contained in the report, and each House of Parliament has by resolution approved that draft.