Statutory Instruments
2001 No. 1774
REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE
The Elections Act 2001 (Supplemental Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2001
Made
8th May 2001
Laid before Parliament
9th May 2001
Coming into force
11th May 2001
The Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by section 7(1) and (2) of the Elections Act 2001( 1 ), hereby makes the following Order:
1. —(1) This Order may be cited as the Elections Act 2001 (Supplemental Provisions) (No. 2) Order 2001 and shall come into force on 11th May 2001.
(2) This Order extends to England and Wales only.
2. Section 16(1) of the Representation of the People Act 1985( 2 ) (postponement of poll at parish or community council elections) shall be modified so as not to apply to any polls due to be held on 7th June 2001.
Mike O'Brien
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
Home Office
8th May 2001