Introductory Text
1. Number of MEPs, electoral regions and electoral system.
2. Electoral regions in England.
3. Amendments and repeals.
4. Expenses.
5. Commencement.
6. Short title.

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1
New Schedule 2 to the European Parliamentary Elections Act 1978

SCHEDULE 2
Minor and Consequential Amendments of Schedule 1 to the European Parliamentary Elections Act 1978

1.Schedule 1 to the European Parliamentary Elections Act 1978 (simple...
2.For the title substitute “ System of Election, &c. ”....
3.Omit paragraph 1.
4.Omit paragraph 2(1) and (2).
5.In paragraph 2(3)(a), omit “(including the registration of electors and...
6.After paragraph 2(3) insert— (3A) Regulations under this paragraph may...
7.In paragraph 2(4), omit paragraph (c).
8.For paragraph 3 substitute— Filling of vacancies (1) Regulations under paragraph 2 shall include provision prescribing the...
9.For paragraph 4 substitute— Returning officers (1) There shall be a returning officer for each electoral...
10.In paragraph 5— (a) for “representative to”, in each place,...
11.(1) Paragraph 6 shall be amended as follows.

SCHEDULE 3
Minor and Consequential Amendments

The European Parliamentary Elections Act 1978 (c. 10)
1.In section 4(1) of the European Parliamentary Elections Act 1978...

The European Parliament (Pay and Pensions) Act 1979 (c. 50)
2.In the following provisions of the European Parliament (Pay and...

The Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50)
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The European Parliamentary Elections (Changes to the Franchise and Qualification of Representatives) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/342)
4.(1) The European Parliamentary Elections (Changes to the Franchise and...

SCHEDULE 4
Repeals and Revocations