Article 10 Contributions by candidates towards cost of printing

(1)

Each candidate by whom an election address is submitted to the GLRO for inclusion in the election booklet shall pay the sum of £10,000 to the GLRO as a contribution towards the expenses incurred by him in respect of the printing of the election booklet.

(2)

The payment required by paragraph (1) above shall be made at such time, and in such manner, as the GLRO may determine.

(3)

A candidate shall be entitled to a full refund of any such payment if, but only if, the candidate has given notice of withdrawal of his candidature before the last time for the withdrawal of candidates.

(4)

If the total amount of the payments made by candidates under this article exceeds the total amount of the expenses incurred by the GLRO in respect of the printing of the election booklet, the GLRO shall—

(a)

divide the amount of the excess between those candidates in equal shares, and

(b)

send to each of those candidates a payment in respect of his share.