In regulation 31J of the 2001 Regulations (anonymous registration: evidence by attestation), after paragraph (4) insert—
“(5)In relation to the registration of local government electors, where the applicant is under the age of 16 on the date on which the application is made—
(a)“qualifying officer” also includes a person authorised in writing for the purposes of this regulation by an officer referred to in paragraph (4)(f), and
(b)where the attestation is signed by a person so authorised, the attestation must be accompanied by a copy of the person’s authorisation.”.