Paragraph 2

This paragraph makes provision for a returning officer’s expenses in respect of the payment of poll clerks at polling stations.

Subject to sub-paragraphs (3) to (6) below the maximum recoverable amount for the expenses specified in sub-paragraph (1) in respect of each poll clerk is £105.00.

Where a polling station is in a constituency which is wholly contained in a London borough, the maximum recoverable amount is increased by £85.00.

Where a polling station is in a constituency adjacent to a London borough, the maximum recoverable amount is increased by £40.00.

Where there are combined polls at a polling station, the maximum recoverable amount is increased by £25.00.

Where a poll clerk receives training (including a poll clerk who owing to incapacity or any other reason does not discharge the duties of poll clerk on polling day), the maximum recoverable amount is increased by £40.00.