SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Regulation of expenditure

PART 6Final provisions

24Power to alter certain financial limits

1

The Minister may by regulations amend any of the following provisions so as to substitute a different amount for the amount for the time being mentioned in the provision—

a

paragraph 2(1) (limit on petition expenditure for person other than an accredited campaigner);

b

paragraph 3(1) (limit on petition expenditure for accredited campaigner);

c

paragraph 6(9) (amount at or below which notional petition expense is to be disregarded);

d

paragraph 9(2) (amount at or above which petition expense of accredited campaigner must be supported by invoice or receipt).

2

Before making regulations under this paragraph the Minister must consult the Electoral Commission.

3

Regulations under this paragraph are subject to affirmative resolution procedure.

4

Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) do not apply where the Minister considers that the substitution is expedient in consequence of changes in the value of money.