Explanatory note

This Order is consequential on the reorganisation of local government in Scotland and directs who shall be the returning officer for an European Parliamentary election in the case of those European Parliamentary constituencies in Scotland which are situated in more than one of the local government areas established by the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c. 39). The Order comes into force on 1st April 1996 being the date on which the new local government areas are to have effect in Scotland.

The European Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officers) (Scotland) Order 1984 (S.I. 1984/623), by which returning officers are at present designated for European Parliamentary constituencies which are situated in more than one region or islands area, is revoked.