Section 8 of the City of London (Various Powers) Act 1957 (manner of voting at ward elections) is amended as follows.

In subsection (1) (application of provisions of 1983 Act), after the entry relating to section 3 of the 1983 Act insert—

In subsection (2) (application of provisions about absent voting), for “sections 5 to 9 and 12(3) and (4) of the Representation of the People Act 1985” substitute “ Schedule 4 to the Representation of the People Act 2000 ”.

In subsections (4) and (5) (supplementary provisions), for “1985” (wherever occurring) substitute “ 2000 ”.