Amendment of interpretation provisions5

1

Regulation 3(1) of the 2001 Regulations (interpretation) is amended as follows.

2

In the definition of “candidate” for sub-paragraph (a) substitute–

a

in relation to a parliamentary election has the same meaning as in section 118A(2) of the 1983 Act14

3

Before the definition of “European Parliamentary overseas elector” insert–

  • “data form” means information which is in a form which is capable of being processed by means of equipment operating automatically in response to instructions given for that purpose;

  • “edited register” has the meaning given in regulation 92(1) below;

4

After the definition of “European Parliamentary overseas elector’s declaration” insert–

  • “full register” has the meaning given in regulation 93(1) below;

5

After the definition of “register” insert–

  • “registration area” means the area for which a registration officer acts;