109Distribution of ballot papers

109 Distribution of ballot papers

(1) As soon as practicable after a request under regulation 104 for a secret ballot, the returning officer for an election must give to each voter—

(a) a ballot‑paper that is initialled by the returning officer; and

(b) an envelope that—

(i) is addressed to the returning officer; and

(ii) shows on its face that it relates to the election.

(2) The envelope given to a voter by a returning officer—

(a) may be pre‑paid as to postage; and

(b) in that case—may include on its face a statement by the returning officer that the envelope may be posted to the returning officer without expense to the voter.

(3) The returning officer must ensure that the ballot‑paper and envelope are enclosed in a covering envelope that is sealed and addressed to the voter.