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20 changes: 20 additions & 0 deletions templates/website/about-constituency.html
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Expand Up @@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ <h2>What postcode should I use?</h2>
<a name="top"></a>
<ul class="side-nav">
<li><a href="#lookup">I know my address but not my postcode</a></li>
<li><a href="#onbehalf">I’m writing on behalf of someone else</a></li>
<li><a href="#services">I’m a member of the armed forces</a></li>
<li><a href="#expat">I’m an expatriate</a></li>
<li><a href="#bot">I live in a British Overseas Territory</a></li>
Expand All @@ -43,6 +44,25 @@ <h2>What postcode should I use?</h2>
any UK address and it will tell you the postcode.</p>
</dd>

<dt><a name="onbehalf"></a>I’m writing on behalf of someone else</dt>

<dd>
<p>It’s better if that person can write their own message. By convention,
representatives will only act on behalf of their own constituents, and
before taking up any case, they will always want to make sure they have
the permission of the person(s) it concerns.</p>

<p>If you’re writing on behalf of someone who doesn’t have capacity, the
‘correct’ procedure is to contact your own representative and ask
them to take up the matter with the most appropriate colleague. So,
use your own address and postcode, and in your message, give the details
of the person you’re writing about.</p>

<p>This is also the case if you’re writing about, say, your office
premises, or another business. Use your home address and postcode.</p>

</dd>

<dt><a name="services"></a>I’m a member of the armed forces</dt>

<dd><p><strong>How do I register to vote?</strong> As a member of the armed
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