45.—(1) As soon as practicable after the conclusion of the local count (including any re-count), the CRO shall draw up a statement showing—
(a)the total number of ballot papers used;
(b)the total number of rejected ballot papers;
(c)at an election contested by more than two candidates—
(i)the number of first preference votes given to each candidate;
(ii)the total number of first preference votes given; and
(iii)the number of ballot papers marked “rejected” (rule 42(4));
(d)at an election contested by only two candidates, the number of votes given for each candidate.
(2) As soon as practicable after completion of the statement, the CRO shall inform the GLRO of its contents.
(3) As soon as practicable after the GLRO has authorised him to do so, the CRO shall—
(a)inform such of the candidates and their election agents as are then present of the contents of the statements prepared in accordance with rule 42 and paragraph (1) of this rule; and
(b)give public notice of the contents of those statements.