PART 3Policy development grants

Amendments to the policy development grants scheme

11.—(1) The Schedule to the Elections (Policy Development Grants Scheme) Order 2006(1) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph 1(2)—

(a)in the definition of “relevant register” for “1st February” substitute “2nd February”;

(b)in the definition of “UK electorate”—

(i)for “2018” substitute “2022”;

(ii)for “7th March” substitute “31st March”.

(3) In paragraph 6(2)—

(a)in the opening words for “2018” substitute “2022;

(b)for “7th March”, in each place it occurs, substitute “31st March”.

(4) The amendments made by paragraphs (2) and (3) have effect for the purpose of the making by the Electoral Commission of policy development grants on or after 1st April 2021.