The election scrutineer's (Electoral Reform Services) report of the voting in the above election was:

Total number of voting papers returned by the due date: 1,413

Number of invalid voting papers (unsigned): 8

Number of invalid voting papers (blank/abstain): 2

Thus, number of valid voting papers: 1,403

Result (one to elect): Richard Max Wiseman - elected.

The full result sheet can be obtained from Barbara Gastrell, head of corporate administration, The Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1PL (LDE 56), fax: 020 7320 5685 or e-mail: barbara.gastrell@lawsociety.org.uk.