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Initial Review of Westminster constituencies

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The Initial Review of Westminster constituencies was passed in 1948. It was the first review conducted following the passage of the House of Commons (Redistribution of Seats) Act 1944 which codified the rules governing the boundary review process within the UK.

Changes in representation

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The Initial Review introduced the following changes in parliamentary seats compared to 1945:[1]

1945 1948 Change
England 510 506 -4
Wales 35 36 +1
Scotland 71 71 0
N. Ireland 12 12 0
Universities 12 0 -12
Total 640 625 -15

References

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  1. ^ Rossiter, David; Johnston, Ron; Pattie, Charles (1999). The Boundary Commissions. Manchester University Press. p. 192.
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