Moved by
Lord Hayward
32: Schedule 6, page 117, line 28, leave out “8” and insert “6A”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on the amendment in Lord Hayward’s name inserting a new paragraph 6A in Schedule 6 to the Bill.
33: Schedule 6, page 117, line 28, at end insert—
“6A_ In rule 5 (nomination of candidates), for paragraph (2A) substitute—
“(2A) If a candidate—
(a) commonly uses a surname that is different from any other surname the candidate has,
(b) commonly uses a forename that is different from any other forename the candidate has, or
(c) otherwise commonly uses one or more forenames or a surname in a different way from the way in which the candidate’s names are stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a) (for example, where the commonly used names are in a different order from the names as so stated, include only some of those names, or include additional names),
the nomination paper may state the commonly used name or names in addition to the names as stated in accordance with paragraph (2)(a).”
6B_ In rule 12 (publication of statement of persons nominated), in paragraph (2A)—
(a) for “in addition to another name” substitute “in accordance with rule 5(2A)”;
(b) for “any other name” substitute “the other surname or forename”.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment makes provision for the nomination paper of a candidate at a local election in Northern Ireland corresponding to the provision made by the new clause in Lord Hayward’s name to be inserted before clause 10.