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Clause 4—(Provision For Ballot)

Volume 47: debated on Wednesday 29 January 1913

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A ballot for the purposes of this Act shall be taken in accordance with rules to be made by the union for the purpose, but the Registrar of Friendly Societies shall not approve any such rules unless he is satisfied that every member has an equal right and, if reasonably possible, a fair opportunity of voting, and that the secrecy of the ballot is properly secured.

Amendments made: Leave out the words "to be made by" ["in accordance with rules to be made by the union"], and insert instead thereof the word "of."

After the word "union" ["rules to be made by the union"], insert the words "to be approved."

After the word "purpose" ["made by the union for the purpose"], insert the words "whether the union is registered or not, by the Registrar of Friendly Societies."—[ Sir Bufus Isaacs.]