In relation to the 2021 election, paragraph 9 of schedule 3 of the 2015 Order has effect in accordance with the modifications in subsections (2) and (3).

Sub-paragraph (1) has effect as if for the word “eleventh” there were substituted “twenty-first”.

Sub-paragraph (5) has effect as if for the word “eleventh” there were substituted “twenty-first”.

Subsections (1) to (3) are subject to subsection (5).

The Scottish Ministers may by regulations provide that in relation to the 2021 election, paragraph 9(1) or (5) of schedule 3 of the 2015 Order is to be read, in relation to a particular type of application, as if for the numbered day for the time being specified there were substituted a different numbered day.

But the power in subsection (5) may be exercised only so as to specify a day numbered twenty-one or less.