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<p>It remains the Government’s intention to leave the EU with a deal and pass the
necessary legislation before 22 May, so that the UK does not need to participate in
the European Parliamentary Elections.</p><p> </p><p>However, it is important that
the Government takes the necessary steps in advance of the elections. The European
Parliamentary Elections (Returning Officer’s Charges) (Northern Ireland) Order 2019
came into force on 26 April 2019. This sets out the maximum recoverable amount that
the Chief Electoral Officer can recover from the Consolidated Fund for any expenses
reasonably incurred for the delivery of the potential European Parliamentary election
in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The maximum recoverable amount specified in the
Order is £2,850,000.</p>
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