EXPLANATORY NOTE
(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Policy Development Grants Scheme 2006 (“the Scheme”) as set out in the Schedule to the Elections (Policy Development Grants Scheme) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/602) for the year ending 31st March 2018 and subsequent years.
Paragraph 2 amends the definition of “UK electorate” in paragraph 1(2) of the Scheme, which makes provision in relation to part of the information to be used by the Electoral Commission in its calculations under the Scheme. Paragraph 4(b) makes a similar amendment to the definition of “the relevant number” in paragraph 6(2) of the Scheme.
Paragraphs 3 and 4(a) make substitutions which ensure consistent use of the term “is to” throughout the Scheme, following amendments previously made by the Elections (Policy Development Grants Scheme) (Amendment) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/164).
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.