SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Acts and provisions referred to in article 3(1)
The Acts and provisions referred to in article 3(1) are—
a
the Representation of the People Act 19839;
b
the Representation of the People Act 198510;
c
the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 198611;
d
paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 199012;
e
section 52ZQ of the Local Government Finance Act 199213;
f
section 17A of the Greater London Authority Act 199914;
g
the Representation of the People Act 200015;
h
the Local Government Act 200016;
i
the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 200017;
j
regulation 8 of the European Parliamentary Elections (Franchise of Relevant Citizens of the Union) Regulations 200118;
k
the European Parliamentary Elections Act 200219;
l
the European Parliament (Representation) Act 200320;
m
the Electoral Administration Act 200621;
n
the Political Parties and Elections Act 200922;
o
the Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Act 201123;
p
section 58 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 201124;
q
the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 201325;
r
the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 201426;
s
section 13 of and Schedule 1 to the Wales Act 201427;
t
the Recall of MPs Act 201528.
SCHEDULE 2CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS
PART 1Primary legislation
Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)1
For section 199ZA of the Representation of the People Act 198329 substitute—
199ZAFunctions of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
See the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Order 2015, by virtue of which functions of the Secretary of State under this Act are exercisable concurrently with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50)2
In section 27 of the Representation of the People Act 1985 (interpretation)30, for subsection (2ZA) substitute—
2ZA
See the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Order 2015, by virtue of which functions of the Secretary of State under this Act are exercisable concurrently with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 (c. 56)3
For section 6B of the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 198631 substitute—
6BFunctions of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
See the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Order 2015, by virtue of which functions of the Secretary of State under this Act are exercisable concurrently with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (c. 8)4
In paragraph 16(1) and (5) of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (regulations about referendums relating to neighbourhood development orders)32, for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”.
Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14)5
1
The Local Government Finance Act 1992 is amended as follows.
2
In the following provisions, for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”—
a
section 52ZQ(1), (2) and (6) (regulations about referendums relating to council tax increases)33;
b
section 113(1), (2) and (3) (orders and regulations)34.
Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29)6
In section 17A(3) and (6) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (free delivery of election addresses)35, for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”.
Representation of the People Act 2000 (c. 2)7
For section 16A of the Representation of the People Act 200036 substitute—
16AFunctions of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
See the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Order 2015, by virtue of which functions of the Secretary of State under this Act are exercisable concurrently with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22)8
1
The Local Government Act 2000 is amended as follows.
2
In the following provisions, for “Lord President of the Council” in each place substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”—
a
section 9HE(1), (4) and (5) (regulations about elections for elected mayors);
b
section 9MG(2), (3) and (6) (regulations about referendums relating to local authority governance arrangements)37.
3
In section 44(1), (3A) and (3B) (power to make provision about elections)38, after “Secretary of State” in each place insert “or the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”.
4
Omit section 48A (functions of the Lord President of the Council)39.
5
In section 105(2A) (orders and regulations)40—
a
for “or 9MG” substitute “, 9MG or 44”, and
b
for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”.
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (c. 41)9
1
The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 is amended as follows.
2
In the following provisions, for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”—
a
section 2(2)(b) (Speaker’s Committee)41;
b
section 159A (functions of the Lord President), including in the heading42;
c
paragraph 2(1)(c) of Schedule 2 (Speaker’s Committee)43.
European Parliamentary Elections Act 2002 (c. 24)10
For section 16B of the European Parliamentary Elections Act 200244 substitute—
16BFunctions of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
See the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Order 2015, by virtue of which functions of the Secretary of State under this Act are exercisable concurrently with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
European Parliament (Representation) Act 2003 (c. 7)11
For section 26A of the European Parliament (Representation) Act 200345 substitute—
26AFunctions of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
See the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Order 2015, by virtue of which functions of the Secretary of State under this Act are exercisable concurrently with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22)12
For section 74A of the Electoral Administration Act 200646 substitute—
74AFunctions of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
See the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Order 2015, by virtue of which functions of the Secretary of State under this Act are exercisable concurrently with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Political Parties and Elections Act 2009 (c. 12)13
For section 38A of the Political Parties and Elections Act 200947 substitute—
38AFunctions of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
See the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Order 2015, by virtue of which functions of the Secretary of State under this Act are exercisable concurrently with the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Act 2011 (c. 1)14
1
The Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Act 2011 is amended as follows.
2
In the following provisions, for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”—
a
section 13(8) (National Assembly for Wales);
b
section 14(4) (review of reduction in number of constituencies).
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 (c. 13)15
1
The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 is amended as follows.
2
In section 54(1)(b) and (2) (powers to designate and confer functions on returning officers), after “Secretary of State” insert “or the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”.
3
The amendments made by sub-paragraph (2) have effect in relation to an election of a police and crime commissioner the date of the poll for which is on or after 1 May 2016.
4
In the following provisions, for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”—
a
section 58(1) and (5A) (orders about the election of police and crime commissioners)48;
b
section 154(1) and (5) (orders and regulations)49.
Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (c. 6)16
In section 25(1) of the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (meaning of “the Minister” etc), for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”.
Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 (c. 4)17
1
The Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Act 2014 is amended as follows.
2
In the following provisions, for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”—
a
the definition of “the Minister” in section 25(1) (interpretation);
b
section 33(13) (reporting of donations to recognised third parties).
Wales Act 2014 (c. 29)18
1
The Wales Act 2014 is amended as follows.
2
In the following provisions, for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”—
a
section 13(4)(a) (Assembly proposal for referendum on income tax provisions);
b
the definition of “the Minister” in paragraph 15(1) of Schedule 1 (referendum on income tax provisions).
Recall of MPs Act 2015 (c. 25)19
In section 22(1) of the Recall of MPs Act 2015 (interpretation), in the definition of “the Minister”, for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”.
PART 2Secondary legislation
Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/341)20
1
The Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 200150 are amended as follows.
2
In the following provisions, for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”—
a
the definition of “digital service” in regulation 3(1) (interpretation)51;
b
regulation 26(6), (9) and (11) (applications for registration)52;
c
regulation 26A(3) (application for alteration of register)53;
d
regulation 29ZA(1), (2) and (4) to (6) (verification of information provided in application)54;
e
regulation 29ZB(7) (processing of information provided in connection with application)55;
f
regulation 29(2BE)(b) (procedure for determining applications for registration and objections without a hearing)56;
g
regulation 32ZA(2)(b) (annual canvass)57;
h
regulation 32ZC(1)(b) (invitations to apply for registration)58.
3
In the following provisions, for “Lord President” in each place substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy”—
a
regulation 29ZA(1);
b
regulation 29ZB(8).
Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/497)21
1
The Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 200159 are amended as follows.
2
In the following provisions, for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”—
a
the definition of “digital service” in regulation 3(1) (interpretation)60;
b
regulation 26(6), (9) and (11) (applications for registration)61;
c
regulation 26A(3) (application for alteration of register)62;
d
regulation 29ZA(1), (2) and (4) to (6) (verification of information provided in application)63;
e
regulation 29ZB(7) (processing of information provided in connection with application)64;
f
regulation 29(2AE)(b) (procedure for determining applications for registration and objections without a hearing)65;
g
regulation 32ZA(2)(b) (annual canvass)66;
h
regulation 32ZC(1)(b) (invitations to apply for registration)67.
3
In the following provisions, for “Lord President” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy”—
a
regulation 29ZA(1);
b
regulation 29ZB(8).
European Parliamentary Elections (Franchise of Relevant Citizens of the Union) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/1184)22
In regulation 8(1) and (3) of the European Parliamentary Elections (Franchise of Relevant Citizens of the Union) Regulations 2001 (copies of certain applications etc to be sent to the Secretary of State)68, for “Lord President of the Council” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”.
Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/3197)23
In article 17(3) of the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2013 (invitations to register), for “Lord President” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”.
Electoral Registration Pilot Scheme Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3178)24
In article 6 of the Electoral Registration Pilot Scheme Order 2014 (duty to disclose results of comparison etc), for “Lord President” substitute “Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster”.