Article 2
SCHEDULEAmendment to the Scheme
1. The Scheme is amended as follows.
2. In paragraph 3(2) (eligible parties)–
(a)at the end of paragraph (e), insert “and”; and
(b)omit sub-paragraphs (g) and (h).
3. Amend paragraph 5 (allocation between eligible parties) as follows–
(a)For paragraph (b) substitute–
“(b)the Democratic Unionist Party, Plaid Cymru and the Scottish National Party may each receive an amount not exceeding the aggregate of–
(i)the amount determined by dividing £1 million by the number of eligible parties; and
(ii)the amount calculated in accordance with paragraphs 6 and 7 as its notional share for that year.”; and
(b)Omit paragraph (c).
4. Omit paragraph 9 (determination of Democratic Unionist, Social Democratic and Labour and Ulster Unionist shares).