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(1)For section 76A of the Representation of the [1983 c. 2.] People Act 1983 there shall be substituted-
"76APower to vary provisions about election expenses(1)The Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument vary any of the sums to which this section applies-
(a)where he considers that the variation is expedient in consequence of changes in the value of money, or
(b)in order to give effect to a recommendation of the Electoral Commission.
(2)This section applies to any of the sums for the time being specified in-
(a)section 73(2) above;
(b)section 74(1)(a), (b), (c) or (d) above;
(c)section 75(1ZA) above; or
(d)section 76(2) above.
(3)An order under subsection (1)(b) above shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament."
(2)Section 76A of that Act, as substituted by subsection (1) above, shall be taken to be a pre-commencement enactment for the purposes of the [1998 c. 46.] Scotland Act 1998.