# Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 2001, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983, paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2 to the European Communities Act 1972 and pargaraph 2(6) of Schedule 1 to the European Parliamentary Elections Act 1978, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Made 2001
Coming into force 16th February 2001
Whereas a draft of these Regulations has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State in exercise of the powers conferred on him by the provisions which are specified in Schedule 1 to these Regulations, and of all other powers enabling him on that behalf, hereby makes the following Regulations:–

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2001/0110595629/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-representation-of-the-people-scotland-regulations-2001/introduction
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