Regulation 5 Amendment of interpretation provisions

Regulation 3(1) of the 2001 Regulations (interpretation) is amended as follows.

In the definition of “candidate” for sub-paragraph (a) substitute–

“(a)

in relation to a parliamentary election has the same meaning as in section 118A(2) of the 1983 Act^f1”.

Before the definition of “European Parliamentary overseas elector” insert–

• ““data form” means information which is in a form which is capable of being processed by means of equipment operating automatically in response to instructions given for that purpose;

• “edited register” has the meaning given in regulation 92(1) below;”.

After the definition of “European Parliamentary overseas elector’s declaration” insert–

• ““full register” has the meaning given in regulation 93(1) below;”.

After the definition of “register” insert–

• ““registration area” means the area for which a registration officer acts;”.