Initial Review of Westminster constituencies
The Initial Review of Westminster constituencies was passed in 1948. It was the first review conducted following the passage of the House of Commons (Redistribution of Seats) Act 1944 which codified the rules governing the boundary review process within the UK.
Changes in representation
The Initial Review introduced the following changes in parliamentary seats compared to 1945[1]
| 1945 | 1948 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 510 | 506 | -4 |
| Wales | 35 | 36 | +1 |
| Scotland | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| N. Ireland | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Universities | 12 | 0 | -12 |
| Total | 640 | 625 | -15 |
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References
- Rossiter, David; Johnston, Ron; Pattie, Charles (1999). The Boundary Commissions. Manchester University Press. p. 192.
External links
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