Written question asked by John Marek (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 July 1997. It was answered by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Monday, 28 July 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What responsibilities he has (a) generally for electoral arrangements and (b) for setting the terms of reference of commissioners determining constituency boundaries in Bermuda.

Answer: Dr. Marek: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what responsibilities he has (a) generally for electoral arrangements and (b) for setting the terms of reference of commissioners determining constituency boundaries in Bermuda. [10821] Mr. Tony Lloyd: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has ultimate responsibility for electoral arrangements in Bermuda which are determined by the relevant provisions of the Bermudian constitution. However, questions on electoral boundaries would in the first instance be matters for the Bermuda Government.

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