Response to Boundary Commission statement  

Wednesday June 22^nd 2011

Commenting on the Local Government Minister’s decision to terminate the appointments of members of the Boundary Commission, Shadow Minister for Local Government, William Graham AM, said: 

“While I welcome the Minister’s swift action following this report, there are questions that still need to be answered. 

“Clarification is required on the existing review work already carried out by the Local Government Boundary Commission. The Minister needs to make it clear if this work will still stand following the appointment of replacement Commissioners. 

“I would also expect cross-party support for the time-scale and implementation of the appointment process. 

“These are crucial issues which need the Welsh Labour Government’s urgent attention, if the reputation of the Boundary Commission is to be saved.”