The result of the ballot for the post of General Secretary is shown below. The ballot closed at noon on Friday 1 May.
| Candidate | Valid votes cast |
| Ann Ballinger | 1069 |
| George Sturrock | 817 |
| Spoiled papers | 3 |
| Turnout | 27.5% |
Ann Ballinger will therefore serve as General Secretary until 2014. The full result as detailed in the balloting agent’s report will be sent to all members via a bulletin following Congress later this month.
JIM DOCHERTY
Acting General Secretary