§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many votes were spoiled in Area C Lame at the recent district council election; and how many of these votes had to be rejeted because they had not received the presiding officer's stamp.
§ Mr. CarterAt the recent district council elections, 147 ballot papers were invalid in Area C Lame. Of these invalid papers 18 were rejected because they did not bear the official mark.