Commentary on Sections Part 1: Referendums Section 12: Supplementary
52.This section sets out supplementary matters relating to Part 1. The effect of subsection (1) is that, notwithstanding provision in or under Part 1 of the Act in connection with the conduct of assembly referendums, an order under section 129(1) of the PPER Act for or in connection with referendums would nonetheless apply to assembly referendums. Subsection (2) clarifies that this will be the case in respect of any order under section 129(1) of the PPER Act, whenever made.
53.Subsection (4) requires the Secretary of State to consult the Electoral Commission before making an order containing provision:
	in connection with a local government referendum (section 2(9));
	for the combination of polls (section 7(1));
	for the payment by the Electoral Commission of counting officers’ charges in connection with a referendum held under the Act (section 10(1)).
54.The section also provides for the interpretation of certain terms and expressions used in Part 1 (subsections (5) to (7)).