17.—(1) Schedule 2, paragraph 30 (form of postal voting statement) is amended as follows.
(2) Omit sub-paragraph (3).
(3) In sub-paragraph (4)—
(a)for “In any other case where” substitute “Where”;
(b)at the end insert “, with the addition of the appropriate voting instructions for PCC elections.”
(4) For sub-paragraph (6)(b) substitute—
“(b)the “appropriate voting instructions for PCC elections” are—
(i)where there are three or more candidates—
“Vote by putting a cross [X] in the box
In column 1 next to your first choice candidate
In column 2 next to your second choice candidate
Your first and second choices should be different.”
(ii)where there are two candidates—
“Vote for only one candidate by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice.””
(5) In the heading, omit “: poll taken alone or combined with mayoral election only”.