The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 2015

Delivery of postal ballot papers

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11.—(1) For the purpose of delivering postal ballot papers, the CRO may use—

(a)a universal postal service provider;

(b)a commercial delivery firm; or

(c)members of the CRO’s own staff.

(2) Where the services of a universal postal service provider or commercial delivery firm are to be used, envelopes addressed to postal voters shall be counted and delivered by the CRO with such form of receipt to be endorsed by that provider or firm as may be arranged.

(3) Postage shall be prepaid on envelopes addressed to the postal voters (except where sub-paragraph (1)(c) applies).

(4) Return postage shall be prepaid on all covering envelopes where the address provided by the postal voter for the receipt of the postal ballot paper is within the United Kingdom.