1.—(1) This paragraph makes provision for a returning officer’s services in conducting the election and discharging his duties in connection therewith and in connection with the issue and receipt of the ballot papers for persons entitled to vote by post.
(2) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) to (4), the maximum recoverable amount for each constituency for the services specified in sub-paragraph (1) above is £2,500.00.
(3) For each constituency where there are combined polls for the conduct of which the returning officer is responsible, the maximum recoverable amount is increased by £335.00.
(4) Where, at a general election, a returning officer is responsible for more than three constituencies, the maximum recoverable amount is reduced by—
(a)for each constituency exceeding three but not exceeding six, by £280.00;
(b)for each constituency exceeding six, by £500.00.