Rule 4 Computation of timeI1

In computing any period of time for the purposes of the Timetable—

shall be disregarded, and any such day shall not be treated as a day for the purpose of any proceedings up to the completion of the poll nor shall the returning officer be obliged to proceed with the counting of votes on such a day.

In this rule, “bank holiday” means a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971^f1 in England and Wales.