4.
(1)
Section 42 of the 1962 Act (limit on candidates' election expenses)5 is amended as follows.
(2)
In subsection (1) for the words “£219” and “4.3p” substitute “£242” and “4.8p”, respectively.
(3)
Omit the words “to be used at the election (as first published)”.
(4)
After section 42(1) insert:
“(1A)
In subsection (1) “the register of electors” means the register of local electors for the district electoral area in question as it has effect on the last day for publication of notice of the election.”.