SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 1Further provisions about the referendum

Electoral Commission accounts

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1

If directed to do so by the Treasury, the Electoral Commission must prepare accounts in respect of their expenditure in relation to the referendum.

2

Accounts under this paragraph must be prepared in accordance with directions given to the Commission by the Treasury.

3

Directions under sub-paragraph (2) may include, in particular, directions as to—

a

the information to be contained in the accounts and the manner in which it is to be presented,

b

the methods and principles in accordance with which the accounts are to be prepared, and

c

the additional information (if any) that is to accompany the accounts.

4

Accounts under this paragraph must be submitted by the Commission to—

a

the Comptroller and Auditor General, and

b

the Speaker's Committee,

as soon may be practicable after the giving of the direction under sub-paragraph (1).