Recommendation 18

We do not agree with the Scottish Government's and Boundaries Scotland's view on the need for change of process and are extremely disappointed that the outcome of the Review of the Process for Determining Electoral Boundaries, which appeared pre-disposed to this. We do not agree with the previous Minister for Parliamentary Business's view that there is "consensus" on moving to a system of automaticity. We do not believe that the proposed role for the Electoral Commission in reviewing the proposals of Boundaries Scotland is sufficient.