# The Scottish Parliament (Constituencies and Regions) Order 2025, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Order laid before the Scottish Parliament under paragraph 3(9) of schedule 1 of the Scotland Act 1998, for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
Constitutional Law
Representation Of The People
Made 2025
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2) and (3)
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the *** day of *** 2025
Present,
The King’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraph 6(5) of schedule 1 of the Scotland Act 1998 (“the Act”) and all other powers enabling His Majesty to do so.
In accordance with paragraph 3(3) of schedule 1 of the Act, Boundaries Scotland submitted to the Scottish Ministers a report dated April 2025 showing alterations it proposes to the boundaries of the constituencies of the Scottish Parliament.
In accordance with paragraph 3(9) of schedule 1 to the Act the report submitted by Boundaries Scotland and a draft of this instrument have been laid before the Scottish Parliament and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
Accordingly, His Majesty is pleased, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, to order as follows:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2025/9780111063118/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-scottish-parliament-constituencies-and-regions-order-2025/introduction
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