This is the original version (as it was originally enacted).
7In section 230 (conduct of ballot) for subsections (2A) and (2B) there shall be substituted—
“(2A)Subsection (2B) applies to a merchant seaman if the trade union reasonably believes that—
(a)he will be employed in a ship either at sea or at a place outside Great Britain at some time in the period during which votes may be cast, and
(b)it will be convenient for him to receive a voting paper and to vote while on the ship or while at a place where the ship is rather than in accordance with subsection (2).
(2B)Where this subsection applies to a merchant seaman he shall, if it is reasonably practicable—
(a)have a voting paper made available to him while on the ship or while at a place where the ship is, and
(b)be given an opportunity to vote while on the ship or while at a place where the ship is.”
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