The consultation on Ballymena Electoral Office's future and that of five others here is LOADED against them staying open.
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley made the comment after meeting with Chief Electoral Officer Graham Shields.
Mr Paisley says Ballymena really needs to retain its Electoral Office:
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