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Article 2 revokes the previous Order which appointed returning officers for the electoral regions. Article 3 of, and the Schedule to, the Order designate returning officers at European Parliamentary elections for electoral regions in England, other than London. The returning officer for London is to be appointed separately. Articles 4 and 5 designate the returning officer for such elections for the electoral regions of Scotland and Wales.