4.—(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.