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1

In the case of the holder of a hereditary peerage to whom section 3(1) of the House of Lords Act 1999 applies–

a

any reference in sections 1 and 2 of the Representation of the People Act 1985, except section 1(3)(c) and (3A)(a), to the qualifying date shall have effect as a reference to the date on which the overseas elector’s declaration is made; and

b

the words “and must be made within the twelve months ending with that date” in section 2(2) of the 1985 Act shall not apply.

2

This article shall have effect only for the purposes of any register of electors which is required to be published not later than 15th February 2000.