This document establishes the formal code of practice governing the conduct of trade union ballots regarding industrial action within the United Kingdom. The order serves as a regulatory framework issued by the British government to ensure that labor disputes are handled with procedural transparency and adherence to statutory requirements. It outlines the specific obligations placed upon trade unions when organizing votes for strikes or other forms of industrial action.

Legal professionals and labor relations experts utilize this order as a primary source for understanding the regulatory environment of 1990s British labor law. It is considered a technical reference document for those analyzing the historical development of trade union oversight in the United Kingdom.