4. In the application of regulations 31G(3) (evidence that must accompany an anonymous registration application) and 31H(2)(a) (evidence that satisfies the safety test for anonymous registration) of the 2001 Regulations to registration in the register of young voters—
(a)an attestation within the meaning of regulation 31J of the 2001 Regulations (evidence by attestation) may also be made and signed by any person authorised in writing by the person prescribed by paragraph (4)(f) of that regulation (any chief social work officer in Scotland); and
(b)where an attestation is made and signed by a person so authorised, a copy of the authorisation must be attached to the attestation.