Gillian McGregor takes up position today with body that ensures Scotland’s Westminster constituencies are close to equal in voter number
1 October 2024 (Scotland) : Respected former senior civil servant Gillian McGregor has been appointed to the Boundary Commission for Scotland.
She will replace Professor Ailsa Henderson, who has served her maximum term of almost 10 years, and begins her post today (Oct 1).
Alongside other members of the Commission, Ms McGregor will be involved in the body’s reviews of UK Parliament constituencies in Scotland - carried out every eight years - to ensure that each one has roughly the same number of voters.
Secretary of State for Scotland Ian Murray announced the appointment, following a recruitment process.
He said:
It’s great news that Gillian has accepted the post as a member of the Boundary Commission for Scotland. She brings vast experience and invaluable specialist knowledge.
She will be an important part of the team and add significant strength to the work of the Commission. I thank Professor Ailsa Henderson who will leave her post at the end of September after serving for almost 10 years.