# The Midlothian (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1998, Introduction: Introductory text


LOCAL GOVERNMENT, SCOTLAND
Made 25th November 1998
Coming into force 1st January 1999
Whereas under section 17(1) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, as read with Schedule 5 to that Act, the Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland on 20th August 1998 submitted to the Secretary of State a report on a review together with its proposals for the future electoral arrangements for the area of Midlothian Council;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by sections 17(2) and 233(3) of, and Schedule 5 to, the said Act and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, the Secretary of State hereby makes the following Order:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3072/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/midlothian-electoral-arrangements-order-1998/introduction
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