Paragraph 11

In rule 41 (the local count), for paragraph (3) substitute—

“(3)

A postal ballot paper shall not be taken to be duly returned unless before the close of the poll—

(a)

it is returned, and

(b)

the declaration of identity duly signed and authenticated is returned,

by hand to a polling station in the constituency, or by hand or by post to the CRO.”