21.—(1) In rule 33(2), after the word “him” there shall be inserted the words “with the approval of the registrar of the province”.
(2) In rule 33(3), for the words “on or before a date to be specified by the presiding officer” there shall be substituted the words “within such period, being a period of not less than 28 days ending on a date specified by the presiding officer, as that officer may specify”.
(3) In rule 33(4) the words from “(unless” to “three)” shall be omitted and at the end of that paragraph there shall be inserted the following sentence:—
“Every voting paper marked and signed by the elector shall be returnable to the presiding officer within such period, being a period of not less than 21 days after the date on which the voting paper is issued, as that officer may specify.”
(4) In rule 33(5), after the words “present at” there shall be inserted the words “but shall take no part in”.
(5) At the end of rule 33 there shall be inserted the following paragraph:—
“(7) The presiding officer in each area shall ensure that the valid voting papers received by him for the purposes of any election to the House of Laity are preserved for a period of not less than two years beginning with the date of the election.”