Paragraph 7

In section 230 (conduct of ballot) for subsections (2A) and (2B) there shall be substituted—

“(2A)

Subsection (2B) applies to a merchant seaman if the trade union reasonably believes that—

(a)

he will be employed in a ship either at sea or at a place outside Great Britain at some time in the period during which votes may be cast, and

(b)

it will be convenient for him to receive a voting paper and to vote while on the ship or while at a place where the ship is rather than in accordance with subsection (2).

(2B)

Where this subsection applies to a merchant seaman he shall, if it is reasonably practicable—

(a)

have a voting paper made available to him while on the ship or while at a place where the ship is, and

(b)

be given an opportunity to vote while on the ship or while at a place where the ship is.”