Forms: general28.

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), the forms set out in Schedule 6 may be used with such variations as the circumstances may require, including adapting the forms in order to use any electronic template provided by the Commission to counting officers and registration officers to assist them in providing such forms.

(2)

Paragraph (1) does not apply to the form of the ballot paper.

(3)

Without prejudice to the power conferred by paragraph (1), where any form to which that paragraph applies is set out in English and in Welsh in this Order so that it is set out in English first and then in Welsh, that form may be varied so that—

(a)

the English and Welsh parts are combined, or

(b)

it is set out in Welsh first and then in English.

(4)

Where any form is required to be completed by any person, and it is a form set out in this Order referred to in paragraph (3), such form may be validly completed by completion of either the English or the Welsh part.