Introductory Text1.Citation, commencement and extent2.Interpretation3.Combination of polls4.Persons entitled to be present at proceedings on issue of postal ballot papers5.Persons entitled to be present at proceedings on receipt of postal ballot papers6.Agents of candidates who may attend proceedings on receipt of postal ballot papers7.Notification of requirement of secrecy8.Time when postal ballot papers are to be issued9.Procedure on issue of postal ballot paper10.Refusal to issue postal ballot paper11.Envelopes12.Sealing up of counterfoils and security of special lists13.Delivery of postal ballot papers14.Spoilt postal ballot papers15.Lost postal ballot papers16.Alternative means of returning postal ballot paper or declaration of identity17.Notice of opening of postal ballot paper envelopes18.Postal ballot boxes and receptacles19.Receipt of covering envelope20.Opening of postal voters' ballot box21.Opening of covering envelopes22.Procedure in relation to declarations of identity23.Opening of ballot paper envelopes24.Lists of rejected postal ballot papers25.Checking of lists kept under regulation 2426.Sealing of receptacles27.Abandoned poll28.Forwarding of documentsSignatureSCHEDULESTATEMENT AS TO POSTAL BALLOT PAPERSExplanatory Note