# The Representation of the People (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2006, Introduction: Introductory text


REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 9th March 2006
Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1(1)
The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers referred to in the Schedule.
The Secretary of State 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 and sections 44(3A) and 45(8A) of the Local Government Act 2000.
A draft of this instrument has been laid before Parliament in accordance with section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 and section 105(6) of the Local Government Act 2000 and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/752/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-england-and-wales-amendment-regulations-2006/introduction
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