Moved by
Lord Holmes of Richmond
34: Schedule 6, page 119, line 17, after “vote” insert “independently”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment makes provision in relation to local elections in Northern Ireland corresponding to that made by the amendment in the name of Lord Holmes at page 12, line 21.
35: Schedule 6, page 119, line 17, after “34” insert “(including in relation to voting secretly)”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment makes provision in relation to local elections in Northern Ireland corresponding to that made by the amendment in the name of Lord Holmes at page 12, line 22.
36: Schedule 6, page 119, line 19, leave out “paragraph (3A)(b)” and insert “this paragraph”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment is consequential on the amendment in Lord Holmes’ name at page 119, line 23.
37: Schedule 6, page 119, line 23, at end insert—
“(3C) The Electoral Commission must give guidance to returning officers in relation to the duty imposed by paragraph (3A)(b).
(3D) Before giving guidance under paragraph (3C), the Commission must consult such persons, including bodies representing the interests of relevant persons, as they consider appropriate.
(3E) In performing the duty imposed by paragraph (3A)(b), a returning officer must have regard to guidance given under paragraph (3C).””
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment makes provision in relation to local elections in Northern Ireland corresponding to that made by the amendment in the name of Lord Holmes at page 12, line 28.