Third Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies
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The Third Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies was undertaken in the United Kingdom between 1976 and 1983 by the Boundary Commissions.[1] This resulted in significant changes to the electoral map. The previous 635 seats were replaced with 650 seats, of which 90% were newly created or significantly revised.[2] The new boundaries were first used for the 1983 general election.
Changes
The Review abolished some long-established constituencies such as Bedford, Colchester, Moray and Nairn, and Oxford which were generally split to accommodate growing populations.
References
- ^ Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland, https://boundaries.scot/sites/default/files/LGBCS_2416_%28Scottish_Parliament%29_Combined_0.pdf
- ^ Waller, Robert J. (1 December 1983). "The 1983 boundary commission: Policies and effects". Electoral Studies. 2 (3): 195–206. doi:10.1016/S0261-3794(83)80028-6.