Paragraph 54 Procedure at conclusion of local count

(1)

As soon as practicable after the conclusion of the local count (including any re-count), the CRO must draw up a statement showing—

(a)

the total number of votes cast,

(b)

the total number of votes rejected under rule 51,

(c)

the number of votes given for each registered party, and

(d)

the number of votes cast for each individual candidate.

(2)

As soon as practicable after the statement is drawn up under paragraph (1), the CRO must inform the GLRO of its contents, and if it is practicable to do so, must also provide that information so as to show the total number of votes under each of those heads in each ward.

(3)

As soon as practicable after the GLRO has authorised him to do so, the CRO must—

(a)

inform such of the candidates and their election agents as are then present of the content of the statements prepared in accordance with rule 51 and paragraph (1) of this rule, and

(b)

give public notice of the contents of those statements.