22—Distribution of ballot papers
(1) As soon as
practicable before the close of a poll by 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.