Statutory Instruments
Representation Of The People
Made
22nd February 2019
Coming into force in accordance with article 1(2)
The Minister for the Cabinet Office in whom the power conferred by paragraph 15(1) of Schedule 4A to the Representation of the People Act 1983(1) is now vested(2) makes the following Order in exercise of that power.
The Minister for the Cabinet Office has consulted the Electoral Commission in accordance with paragraph 15(3)(b) of Schedule 4A to the Representation of the People Act 1983.
In accordance with paragraph 15(2) of Schedule 4A to that Act, a draft of the instrument has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
Pursuant to section 3 and Schedule 1 of the Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), the functions of the Secretary of State under the Representation of the People Act 1983 are exercisable concurrently with the Minister for the Cabinet Office.