# The Representation of the People (Ballot Paper) Regulations 2013, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
Representation Of The People
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Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(1)
The Lord President of the Council, in exercise of the powers conferred by rule 19(4) of Schedule 1 to the Representation of the People Act 1983, makes the following Regulations.
The Lord President has consulted the Electoral Commission as required by section 7(2)(e) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.
In accordance with section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983, a draft of this instrument has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2013/9780111101599/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-representation-of-the-people-ballot-paper-regulations-2013/introduction
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