the relevant datemeans, in relation to a candidate for a fees award, the date of his application therefor. 2 It shall not be lawful in pursuance of regulation 10 or 13 to adopt rules of eligibility for fees awards which exclude from eligibility a person who is an excepted candidate within the meaning of this Schedule. 3 1 A person who is an excepted candidate within the meaning of paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 shall be an excepted candidate within the meaning of this Schedule. 2 A person who— a is a national of a member state of the European Community;