# The Parliamentary Constituencies and Assembly Electoral Regions (Wales) Order 2006, Introduction: Introductory text


REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE, WALES
REDISTRIBUTION OF SEATS
Made 11th April 2006
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2)
At the Court at Windsor Castle, the 11th day of April
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
The Boundary Commission for Wales (“the Commission”) have, in accordance with section 3(1) of the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986, submitted to the Secretary of State a report dated 31st January 2005 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 1998, the alterations in the electoral regions of the National Assembly for Wales which the Commission recommend.
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.
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to make the following Order under section 4 of the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986:

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1041/introduction (the official version)
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