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Rule 48

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In rule 64 (declaration of result)—

(a)

after paragraph (1) insert—

“(1A)

The declaration made by the returning officer in accordance with paragraph (1), must be made in Welsh and English.”;

(b)

in paragraph (3), in the opening words, after “notice” insert “, in Welsh and English,”;

(c)

after paragraph (3) insert—

“(4)

For the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (3), where the statement of persons nominated shows a candidate’s commonly used forenames or surnames, the returning officer may use those commonly used forenames or surnames to make the declaration, and give notice, of the election results.”