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'(1) For the avoidance of doubt, the repeal in section 18(7) of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22) of the entry in Schedule 7 to the British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61) (entry which modified certain disqualifications imposed by section 3 of the Act of Settlement (1700 c. 2)) applied only so far as the modification made by that entry related to-
(a) membership of the House of Commons, or
(b) anything from which a person is disqualified by virtue of a disqualification from membership of that House.
(2) Section 3 of the Act of Settlement (1700 c. 2) has effect accordingly, and has done so since the coming into force of section 18 of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22).'.- (Mr. Watts.)
Brought up, and added to the Bill.
The Chairman left the Chair to report progress and ask leave to sit again (Programme Order, this day).
The Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair.
Progress reported; Committee to sit again tomorrow.
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