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(1)The function of giving directions under section 52(1) of the Representation of the [1983 c. 2.] People Act 1983 (directions as to discharge of registration duties) shall be exercisable only on, and in accordance with, a recommendation of the Commission.
(2)A function to which this subsection applies shall, unless the Secretary of State considers that the exercise of the function is expedient in consequence of changes in the value of money, be exercisable only on, and in accordance with, a recommendation of the Commission.
(3)Subsection (2) applies to the following functions, namely-
(a)the making of orders under section 76(2A) of that Act (limitation of expenses in connection with elections to the Greater London Authority);
(b)the making of orders under section 11 of the [1998 c. 38.] Government of Wales Act 1998 or section 12 of the [1998 c. 46.] Scotland Act 1998 so far as relating to the matters mentioned in subsection (2)(c) of the section (limitation of expenses in connection with elections to the National Assembly for Wales or Scottish Parliament);
(c)the making of regulations under paragraph 2(3A)(a) of Schedule 1 to the [1978 c. 10.] European Parliamentary Elections Act 1978 (limitation of expenses in connection with elections to the European Parliament).