Paragraph 71

Rule 44 (attendance at counting of votes) is amended as follows.

In paragraph (1)(b) after “candidates” insert “and one other person chosen by each of them”.

In paragraph (2) for “he is satisfied that the efficient counting of the votes will not be impeded” substitute

“the returning officer—

(a)

is satisfied that the efficient counting of the votes will not be impeded; and

(b)

has either consulted the election agents or thought it impracticable to do so.”.