# The Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2001, Introduction: Introductory text


This Statutory Instrument has been made in consequence of defects in S.I. 2001/341 and is being issued free of charge to all known recipients of that Statutory Instrument.
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
Made 3rd May 2001
Coming into force 4th May 2001
Whereas a draft of these Regulations has been approved by resolution of each House of Parliament;
And whereas the Secretary of State has, in accordance with section 7(1) and (2)(e) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, consulted the Electoral Commission about these Regulations;
Now, therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred on him by the provisions which are specified in the Schedule to these Regulations, hereby makes the following Regulations:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1700/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-england-and-wales-amendment-regulations-2001/introduction
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