Representation of the People Act 1983

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975

18 In section 6(3) of the [1975 c. 24.] House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975, for "section 124(5) of the Representation of the People Act 1949 " substitute " section 144(7) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 " .

19 For section 10 of the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 substitute—

“10 Saving as to disqualification of priests in holy orders etc.

Nothing in this Act shall be construed as affecting the enactments relating to the disqualification for membership of the House of Commons of priests in holy orders or ministers of any religious denomination.”

20 In Part III of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975—

(a) for the reference to " Registration Officer appointed under Part in of the Local Government Act 1972" substitute " Registration Officer appointed under section 8(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 " ;

(b) for the reference to " Returning Officer under section 17(2) of the [1949 c. 68.] Representation of the People Act 1949 and any Deputy Returning Officer appointed by him" substitute " Returning Officer under section 25(1) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 and any Deputy Returning Officer appointed by him. "