3.—(1) The Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001(1) are amended in accordance with this paragraph.
(2) In regulation 26 (applications for registration)(2) after paragraph (6) insert—
“(6A) Before giving approval under paragraph (6) in respect of the design of forms under paragraphs (3), (4) and (5A), the Minister must consult the Welsh Ministers.”.
(3) In regulation 26A (application for alteration of register in respect of a name under section 10ZD)(3) after paragraph (3) insert—
“(3A) Before giving approval under paragraph (3), the Minister must consult the Welsh Ministers.”.
(4) In regulation 29 (procedure for determining applications for registration and objections without a hearing)(4), after paragraph (2BF) insert—
“(2BG) Before giving the approval referred to in paragraph (2BF)(b), the Minister must consult the Welsh Ministers.”.
(5) In regulation 32ZA (annual canvass)(5) after paragraph (2) insert—
“(2A) Before giving the approval referred to in paragraph (2)(b), the Minister must consult the Welsh Ministers.”.
(6) In regulation 32ZC (invitations to apply for registration)(6) after paragraph (1) insert—
“(1A) Before giving the approval referred to in paragraph (1)(b), the Minister must consult the Welsh Ministers.”.
Regulation 26 was substituted by regulation 10 of S.I. 2013/3198 and paragraph (6) was amended by regulations 2 and 4(e) of S.I. 2016/694 and article 13 of, and paragraph 33(1) and (2)(b) of Part 2 of Schedule 2 to, S.I. 2016/997.
Regulation 26A was inserted by regulation 11 of S.I. 2016/3198 and paragraph (3) was amended by article 13 of, and paragraph 33(1) and (2)(c) of Part 2 of Schedule 2 to, S.I. 2016/997.
Paragraph (2BF) was inserted into regulation 29 by regulations 2 and 6(1) of S.I. 2015/1971, and that paragraph was amended by article 13 of, and paragraphs 33(1) and (2)(f) of Part 2 of Schedule 2 to S.I. 2016/997; there are other amendments not relevant to this instrument.
Regulation 32ZA was inserted by regulation 22 of S.I. 2013/3198 and paragraph (2) was amended by article 13 of, and paragraph 33(1) and (2)(g) of Part 2 of Schedule 2 to S.I. 2016/997.
Regulation 32ZC was inserted by regulation 22 of S.I. 2013/3198 and paragraph (1) was amended by article 13 of, and paragraph 33(1) and (2)(h) of Part 2 of Schedule 2 to, S.I. 2016/997.