25.—(1) Any ballot boxes, fittings and compartments provided for parliamentary elections out of money provided by Parliament may, on request, be lent to a counting officer for the referendum on such terms and conditions as the Secretary of State may determine.
(2) Any ballot boxes, fittings and compartments provided by or belonging to a local authority within the meaning of the Local Government Act 1972 must, on request (if not required for immediate use by that authority), be lent to a counting officer for the referendum on such terms and conditions as may be agreed.