Section 226(2)

Industrial action shall be regarded as having the support of a ballot only if— Any reference in this subsection to a requirement of a provision which is disapplied or modified by section 232 has effect subject to that section. the union has held a ballot in respect of the action— in relation to which the requirements of section 226ZA were satisfied, in relation to which the requirements of section 226B so far as applicable before and during the holding of the ballot were satisfied, in relation to which the requirements of sections 227 to 231 and Schedule A1A, so far as applicable were satisfied,... in which at least 50% of those who were entitled to vote in the ballot did so, and in which the majority voting in the ballot answered “Yes" to the question applicable in accordance with section 229(2) to industrial action of the kind to which the act of inducement relates; such of the requirements of the following sections as have fallen to be satisfied at the relevant time have been satisfied, namely— section 226B so far as applicable after the holding of the ballot, and section 231B; . . . section 232A does not prevent the industrial action from being regarded as having the support of the ballot; and the requirements of section 233 (calling of industrial action with support of ballot) are satisfied.

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