The Representation of the People (England and Wales) and the Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2007

These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers conferred by section 36(3C) of, and rule 57 in Schedule 1 to, the Representation of the People Act 19831; having regard to the definition of “prescribed” in section 202(1) of the Representation of the People Act 1983, rules 19A and 28 in Schedule 1 to the Representation of the People Act 19832; section 15(5) of the Representation of the People Act 19853; sections 44 and 45(6) of the Local Government Act 20004; and section 42 of the Electoral Administration Act 20065.

The Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission about these Regulations in accordance with sections 44(3A) and 45(8A) of the Local Government Act 2000, section 7(1) and (2)(e) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20006 and section 42(9) of the Electoral Administration Act 2006.

In accordance with section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983, section 105(6) of the Local Government Act 2000 and section 42(10) of the Electoral Administration Act 2006, a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.