Paragraph 55

After rule 16 insert—

“Corresponding number list

16A.

(1)

The returning officer must prepare a list containing the numbers and other unique identifying marks of all the ballot papers sent in pursuance of rule 21(1) or provided in pursuance of rule 26(1).

(2)

The form of corresponding number list to be prepared by the returning officer for the purpose of this rule must be in form 4A in the Appendix.

(3)

The form of the corresponding number list to be prepared by the returning officer for the purpose of this rule when the poll at a local election is to be taken with the poll at an election under section 15 of the Representation of the People Act 1985^f1 (combination of polls at Parliamentary, European Parliamentary and local elections) must be in form 4B in the Appendix.”.