Paragraph 19

The Returning Officer shall at least eight days before the polling day send to each registered insurance broker entitled to vote in the poll (but not to any registered insurance broker who has informed him in writing that on grounds of conscience he does not wish to be so entitled) a voting paper, a list of candidates and nominators, an inner envelope, an outer envelope and an appropriate form of Declaration of Identity prepared in accordance with the provisions of this Scheme along with any statements which he is required to issue under paragraph 17 of this Scheme.

Each registered insurance broker entitled to vote in the poll shall be entitled to receive one voting paper, one inner envelope and one outer envelope, and no more and votes shall not be valid unless made upon a voting paper received from the Returning Officer and in accordance with the requirements of this Scheme:—

• Provided that the Returning Officer may replace a voting paper or an envelope inadvertently spoiled if application is made to him for this purpose on or before the polling day.