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Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill

A2: Clause 1, page 1, line 6, at end insert— ““(2A) The referendum is to be held on 5 May 2011 unless before then an order is made under subsection (2B). (2B) If the Minister is satisfied that it is impossible or impracticable for the referendum to be held on 5 May 2011, or that it cannot be conducted properly if held on that day, the Minister may by order appoint a later day as the day on which the referendum is to be held. (2C) Where a day is appointed under subsection (2B), the Minister may by order make supplemental or consequential provision, including provision modifying or amending this Act or another enactment (and, in particular, provision modifying or amending this Act as regards the meaning of ““voting area”” or ““counting officer””). (2D) An order under this section may not be made unless a draft of the order has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.””