# The Representation of the People (Electoral Registration Data Schemes) Regulations 2011, 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 2
The Lord President of the Council makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 53(1) and (3) and 201(3) of, and paragraph 10B(1)(a) and (2) of Schedule 2 to, the Representation of the People Act 1983.
The Lord President of the Council has consulted the Electoral Commission about these Regulations in accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(e) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.
In accordance with section 201(2) of the 1983 Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2011/9780111510766/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-representation-of-the-people-electoral-registration-data-schemes-regulations-2011/introduction
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