The Boundary Commission for Scotland is a separate body which is responsible for reviewing UK Parliament constituency boundaries in Scotland. Full details are available on the Boundary Commission for Scotland website. The Secretariat supports both Commissions, and so the address and phone numbers for both Commissions are the same.
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What’s the Boundary Commission for Scotland, and is it anything to do with you?
What about other parts of the United Kingdom?
We only work in Scotland. There are similar Commissions for England, for Wales and for Northern Ireland.
Who funds Boundaries Scotland?
We are funded by the Scottish Government.
Who is on the Commission?
We are made up of a Chair, Deputy Chair and up to 4 other Commissioners. There are details of who the Commissioners are on the website. We are supported by a Secretariat made up of a small number of staff.
What is Boundaries Scotland?
We are a public body which is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations for ward and local authority boundaries for Scotland. We are also responsible for determining boundaries of Scottish Parliament constituencies and regions. Our job is defined by the law surrounding our work.