EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order brings into force the provisions of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c.22) set out in article 2 on 1st July 2009. The commencement of these provisions applies only to holders of elective office in the House of Commons, and has no effect in relation to the reporting of any donation or controlled transaction received before 1st July 2009. The requirements to deliver a report to the Electoral Commission in respect of a donation (under paragraph 10 of Schedule 7 to the 2000 Act) or a controlled transaction (under paragraph 9 of Schedule 7A of that Act) continue to apply to any donation or controlled transaction received or entered into before 1st July 2009.