SCHEDULESERVICES AND EXPENSES IN RESPECT OF WHICH A RETURNING OFFICER AT A PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION IN GREAT BRITAIN MAY RECOVER HIS CHARGES

PART A:MAXIMUM RECOVERABLE AMOUNTS FOR SERVICES OF RETURNING OFFICER

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1

This paragraph makes provision for a returning officer s services in connection with the issue and receipt of the ballot papers for persons entitled to vote by post.

2

Subject to sub-paragraph (3)

below, the maximum recoverable amount for each constituency for the services specified in sub-paragraph (1) above is £54.12.

3

Where the number of persons entitled to vote by post in any constituency exceeds 500, the maximum recoverable amount is increased as follows—

a

for every 50 such persons, or fraction thereof, over 500 up to 2,000 an additional £1.65;

b

for every 50 such persons, or fraction thereof, over 2,000 an additional £0.50.