4

A copy of every return and declaration made under subsection (2) above in relation to a parliamentary election in England, Wales or Northern Ireland must be sent to the relevant officer within 21 days after the day on which the result of the election is declared by the person making the return or declaration.

4A

The relevant officer is—

a

in relation to England and Wales, the returning officer;

b

in relation to Northern Ireland, the Clerk of the Crown for Northern Ireland.

4B

The returning officer must forward to the relevant registration officer (within the meaning of rule 55 of the parliamentary elections rules) every document sent to him in pursuance of subsection (4) above.

4C

Rule 57 of those rules applies to any documents sent under this section to—

a

the relevant registration officer, or

b

the Clerk of the Crown for Northern Ireland.