§ 4A After Clause 2, insert the following new clause—
§ Review of electoral system
§ (".-(1) The Secretary of State shall appoint one or more persons-
- (a) to review the operation of the system of election provided for by section 3 of the European Parliamentary Elections Act 1978 as substituted by section 1 of this Act, and
- (b) to make a report to the Secretary of State within six months from the day of appointment.
§ (2) The Secretary of State shall carry out his duty under subsection (1) within one month from the date of the first general election to the European Parliament which takes place after the coming into force of section 1.
§ (3) The Secretary of State shall lay a copy of any report received under subsection (1)(b) before each House of Parliament.").