Paragraph 7

After paragraph (3) of rule 23 (appointment of polling and counting agents) there shall be inserted–

“(3A)

Notices of the appointment of polling agents which are required by paragraph (3) above and paragraphs (4) and (5) below to be given to the returning officer shall be given to that returning officer who discharges the functions specified in regulation 96 of the Representation of the People (Scotland) Regulations 1986^f1.”.