War broke out in the Irish Free State between pro and anti-Treaty forces, causing a delay with the appointment of the Boundary Commission, which did not occur until 1924. The Northern Ireland government, which adopted a policy of refusing to cooperate with the Commission since it did not wish to lose any territory, refused to appoint a representative. To resolve this the British and Irish governments legislated to allow the UK Government to appoint a representative on Northern Ireland's behalf. The commission thus convened, it began its work on 6 November 1924, based at 6 Clement's Inn, London, consisting of: