Paragraph 14

After rule 40(1) (procedure on close of poll) insert—

“(1A)

The contents of the packets referred to in sub‑paragraphs (b), (c) and (e) of paragraph (1) shall not be combined with the contents of the packets made under the corresponding rule that applies at a parliamentary election or European Parliamentary election; nor shall the statement prepared under paragraph (3) be so combined.

(1B)

References to the returning officer in paragraph (1) are references to the returning officer who discharges the functions specified in regulation 96 of the Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 1986.”.