The Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003

Article 3 (1)

SCHEDULE 1 AMENDMENTS

Theft Act 1968

1.  In section 34(2) of the Theft Act 1968(1) (interpretation), at the end of paragraph (b) insert—

“; and

(c)

“mail bag” and “postal packet” have the meanings given by section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000.”

Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969

2.  In section 32(2) of the Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969(2) (interpretation), at the end of paragraph (c) insert—

“; and

(d)

“mail bag” and “postal packet” have the meanings given by section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000.”

Post Office Act 1969

3.  In section 139(3) of the Post Office Act 1969(3) for the words “the Post Office”, in each place where they occur, substitute the words “a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)”.

Article 3(2)

SCHEDULE 2 REPEALS AND REVOCATIONS

Reference	Short title or title	Extent of repeal or revocation
1961 c. 64.	The Public Health Act 1961.	In Schedule 4, the entry relating to the provision of a universal postal service.
1969 c. 48.	The Post Office Act 1969.	Sections 137(1), 137(2), 137(4) and 141. In section 86(1), the definition of “accounting year” Schedule 4, paragraphs 14, 30 and 70. Schedule 8. In Schedule 9, paragraph 14. Schedule 11.
1968 c. 60.	The Theft Act 1968.	Section 14(3).
1969 c. 16. (NI).	The Theft Act (Northern Ireland) 1969.	Section 14(3). In section 32(2), the word “and” immediately before paragraph (c).
1981 c. 38.	The British Telecommunications Act 1981.	In Schedule 3, paragraph 51(7).
S.I. 2001/1149	The Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications No.1) Order 2001.	In Schedule 1, paragraphs 18 and 38.

(1)

1968 c. 60.

(2)

1969 c. 16 (NI).

(3)

1969 c. 48.