Paragraph 22 Postal ballot papersC1

The returning officer must, in accordance with regulations made under the 1983 Act M1, issue to those entitled to vote by post a ballot paper and a postal voting statement in the appropriate form in the Appendix, or a form to like effect together with such envelopes for their return as may be prescribed by such regulations.

The returning officer must also issue to those entitled to vote by post such information as he thinks appropriate about how to obtain—

The postal voting statement must include provision for the form to be signed and for stating the date of birth of the elector or proxy (as the case may be).

In the case of a ballot paper issued to a person at an address in the United Kingdom, the returning officer must ensure that the return of the ballot paper and postal voting statement is free of charge to the voter.