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(1)—(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2
(6)In the following provisions of this Act, “the Minister” means [F3the Secretary of State] . . .
(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F2
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F2S. 2(1)–(5)(7) repealed by S.I. 1974/691, Sch.
F3Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1974/691, arts. 2, 3(3)
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C1Unreliable marginal note
(1)The functions which, immediately before the appointed day, are vested in the Postmaster General by virtue of the following provisions, namely,—
(a)F4... those of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967; F5
(b )F5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
shall, on that day, vest in the Minister; and, accordingly, as from that day,—
(i)references in those provisions to the Postmaster General (except those in section 5 of the M1Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967), F6. . .shall be construed as referring to the Minister, and references to the Postmaster General in the said section 5, the second and third references to him in the said section 24(4) and the references to him in section 9(3) of the M2Defamation Act 1952 (extension to broadcasting of certain defences) and of the M3Defamation Act (Northern Ireland) 1955 shall be construed as including references to the Minister; and
(ii)any reference to the Postmaster General in a provision of regulationsF7... under F7... the M4Wireless Telegraphy Act 1967 which is in force at the beginning of that day shall (unless the context otherwise requires) be construed as referring to the Minister and any reference to an officer of the Post Office in any such provision shall (unless the context otherwise requires) be construed as referring to a person acting under the authority of the Minister.
F8(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F8(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F8(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F8(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F9(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F4Words in s. 3(1)(a) repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)
F5Word and s. 3(1)(b) repealed by Independent Broadcasting Authority Act 1973 (c. 19), Sch. 3 Pt. I
F6Words in s. 3(1)(b)(i) repealed (1.1.1996) by 1995 c. 21, ss. 314(1), 316(2), Sch. 12 (with s. 312(1), Sch. 14 para. 1)
F7Words in s. 3(1)(ii) repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)
F8S. 3(2)-(5) repealed (18.6.1998) by 1998 c. 6, ss. 7, 10(2), Sch. 2 Pt. I
F9S. 3(6) repealed (8.2.2007) by Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (c. 36), s. 126(2), Sch. 9 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 8 Pt. 1)
Marginal Citations
The functions which are vested in the Postmaster General by virtue of section 6 of the M5Commonwealth Telegraphs Act 1949 (provisions as to pensions of employees of Cable and Wireless Limited and certain other persons) shall, on the appointed day, vest in the Minister; and, accordingly, as from that day, references in that section to the Postmaster General shall be construed as referring to the Minister.
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The power conferred by subsection (3) of section 1 of the Recorded Delivery Service Act 1962 on the Postmaster General by order to make such amendments of enactments contained in local or private Acts as appear to him to be necessary or expedient in consequence of subsection (1) of that section shall, on the appointed day, vest in the Minister; and, accordingly, as from that day, the reference to the Postmaster General in the said subsection (3) and the reference to him in subsection (4) of that section (which lays on him a duty of consultation before making an order under subsection (3)) shall each be construed as referring to the Minister.
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C2Pt. III (ss. 6–88) amended by Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51, SIF 81:1), s. 57(7), Sch. 13 para. 13(c)
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F10S. 6 repealed (1.5.2007) by Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26), s. 130(1), Sch. 9; S.I. 2007/1181, art. 2, Sch.
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F11S. 7 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F12S. 8 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F14S. 10 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F15S. 11 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F16S. 12 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42)
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F18S. 14 repealed (1.1.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 Table
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F19S. 15 repealed (1.1.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(2), Sch. 2 Table
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F20S. 16 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(1)(11))
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F21Ss. 17, 19 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I
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F22S. 18 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(1)(2)(11))
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F23Ss. 17, 19 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I
(1)On the appointed day—
F24(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F25(b)the rights which, by virtue of sections 33, 34, 36(1) and 42 of the principal Act (which contain provisions enabling him to compel railway undertakers to undertake the conveyance of mail-bags by train and by ships which are owned or worked by them or in the case of which they are parties to arrangements for the use, maintenance or working thereof) he enjoys immediately before that day and the countervailing obligations with respect to payment of remuneration for services performed which, immediately before that day, are, by virtue of sections 35 and 36(2) of the principal Act, incumbent on him shall become those of the Post Office;]
F24(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F25(d)the obligation to him which, by virtue of subsection (1) of section 38 of the principal Act, is, immediately before that day, incumbent on railway undertakers to perform services with respect to the conveyance of mail-bags and the other matters mentioned in that subsection and the right which, by virtue of subsection (2) of that section, they enjoy, immediately before that day, to receive from him remuneration for services performed shall respectively become an obligation to the Post Office and a right against it.]
F26(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F24S. 20(1)(a)(c) and word “and” at the end of para. (c) repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))
F25S. 20(1)(b)(d) repealed (1.4.1994) by 1993 c. 43, ss. 152(3), Sch. 14; S.I. 1994/571, art. 5
F26S. 20(2) repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
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(1)Any provision of the Sites Acts, the M6Post Office Extension Act 1865, the M7Manchester Post Office Act 1876, the M8Post Office (London) Railway Act 1913, the M9Post Office (Site and Railway) Act 1954, the M10Post Office Works Act 1959 or the M11Post Office Subway Act 1966 which is in force immediately before the appointed day and contains references to the Postmaster General shall, so far as necessary for preserving its effect on and after that day, have effect as from that day as if those references were references to the Post Office.
(2)As from the appointed day, any rights or powers vested in, or exercisable by, the Post Office under the enactments relating to telegraphs in respect of works of any kind whatsoever executed under those enactments shall extend to, and may be exercised by it in respect of, the portions of the tube constructed by the Pneumatic Despatch Company, Limited, that vest in the Post Office by virtue of section 16 of this Act.
(3)Section 20 of the M12Bristol Cattle Market Act 1930 (which empowers the Postmaster General, amongst others, to enter into and carry out agreements with reference to any of the matters referred to in that Act or the agreements mentioned in that section) shall, as from the appointed day, have effect with the substitution, for the reference to the Postmaster General, of a reference to the Post Office.
(4)Section 16 of the M13City of London (Various Powers) Act 1950 (which provides for the continuance of the making, by the Postmaster General, the Mayor and commonalty and citizens of the city of London acting by the common council and the Mercers’ Company of certain periodic payments to the incumbents and clerks of certain benefices in the city, being payments originally required to be made under enactments repealed by that Act) shall, as from the appointed day, have effect as if, in Schedule 1 to that Act, for references to the Postmaster General, there were substituted references to the Post Office; and the rights of indemnity in favour of the Postmaster General that are saved by the proviso to section 18 of that Act shall, as from that day, enure for the benefit of the Post Office and the charges on property to secure the payment of money payable to the Postmaster General in respect of indemnities so saved which are themselves also saved by that proviso shall, as from that day, have effect accordingly.
(5)The reference in subsection (1) above to the Sites Acts is a reference to the Acts passed during the years 1885 to 1938 (both inclusive) the short title of each of which consists of the words “The Post Office (Sites) Act” followed by the year in which it was passed.
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C3The text of ss. 20(2), 22(3) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
Marginal Citations
M81913 c. cxvi.
M121930 c. clxxix.
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F29S. 28 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F30S. 29 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F31S. 30 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F32Ss. 31, 32, 34 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I
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F33S. 33 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3.
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F34Ss. 31, 32, 34 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I
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F35Ss. 35, 36, 42 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II
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F36S. 37 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F37S.38 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F38S. 39 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F39S. 40 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
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F40S. 41 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
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F41Ss. 35, 36, 42 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II
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F42S. 43 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F43S. 44 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F45S. 46 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F46S. 47 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F47S. 48 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
(1)The Minister may, by statutory instrument (which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament) make, with the consent of [F48the Treasury], such regulations with respect to the payment of pensions to, or in respect of, persons who, at the passing of this Act are serving in the department of the Postmaster General, being—
(a)persons who have pension rights under any of the following schemes, that is to say, the existing pension schemes, the scheme for the payment of pensions commonly known as the Cable and Wireless Pension Fund (being a scheme subsisting by virtue of regulations made under section 6 of the M14Commonwealth Telegraphs Act 1949) and the scheme for the payment of pensions commonly known as the Cable and Wireless Staff Dependants’ Fund (being a scheme so subsisting); or
(b)persons, other than as aforesaid, who have been in the employment of Cable and Wireless Limited;
as appear to him to be requisite for securing that they, and persons claiming in right of them, are not adversely affected in the matter of pension rights by reason only that, in consequence of this Act, they cease to serve in that department.
(2)Subsections (2) to (4), (7) and (8) of the said section 6 shall apply for the purposes of this section as if references to that section and subsection (1) thereof included references to the foregoing subsection, as if, for references to the existing pension schemes (except in subsection (8)), there were substituted references to the schemes mentioned in subsection (1)(a) above, and as if, in subsection (7), for the reference to 1st January 1947 there were substituted a reference to the day on which this Act passes; and subsection (5) of that section shall, in its application to subsection (2)(a), as applied by this section, have effect as if, for the references to the purposes of any of the existing pension schemes, there were substituted a reference to the purposes of any of the schemes so mentioned.
(3)Regulations under this section may amend or revoke provisions of regulations under the said section 6.
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F48Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1981/1670, arts. 2 (c), 3(5)
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C4S. 49 extended by Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96), s. 109, Sch. 5 para. 46(2)
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F51S. 52 repealed (E.W.) by S.I. 1990/776, art. 3(1)(2), Sch. 1 and s. 52(2)(3) repealed by S.I. 1976/206, art. 7(b)(ii)
53F52
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F52S. 53 repealed by S.I. 1978/1173, Sch.
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F54S. 55 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F55S. 56 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F56S. 57 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F57S. 59 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F58S. 59 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F59S. 60 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F60S. 61 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F61S. 26 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F62S. 63 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F63S. 64 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 34)
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F64S. 65 repealed with saving by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), s. 89(4), Sch. 6 Pt. II
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F65S. 66 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F66S. 67 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F68S. 69 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F69S. 70 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F70S. 71 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F71S. 72 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
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F72S. 73 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3
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(2)[F74The [F75M15Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992]] shall apply in relation to a disposal by the Post Office of an asset acquired by virtue of this Part of this Act as if the acquisition or provision of the asset by the Crown had been the acquisition or provision of it by the Post Office.
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F74Words in s. 74(2) substituted by Capital Gains Tax Act 1979 (c. 14), Sch. 7 para. 8(b) Table Pt. II
F75Words in s. 74(2) substituted (6.3.1992 with effect as mentioned in s. 289(1)(2) of the substituting Act) by virtue of Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (c. 12), ss. 289, 290, Sch. 10 para.1 (with ss. 60, 101(1), 201(3))
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F76(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F77(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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F76S. 75(1) repealed (1.5.2007) by Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26), s. 130(1), Sch. 9; S.I. 2007/1181, art. 2, Sch.
F77S. 75(2) repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
The provisions of Schedule 4 to this Act shall have effect for adapting the provisions of the enactments and Orders in Council therein mentioned in consequence of the assumption by the Post Office of functions which, before the appointed day, are exercised and performed by the Postmaster General.
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F78S. 77 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))
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F80S. 79 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))
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F81S. 80 repealed (except in so far as it extends to the Bailiwick of Guernsey) (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 34)
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F82S. 81 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2001/1148, art. 2, Sch. (subject to arts. 3-42 of the said S.I.)
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F83Ss. 82, 85 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I
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F84S. 83 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38, SIF 96), Sch. 6 Pt. I and expressed to be repealed by Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96), s. 109, Sch. 7 Pt. I
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F85S. 84 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
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F86Ss. 82, 85 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I
(1)In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the meanings hereby assigned to them respectively, that is to say:—
F87...
F88. . .
F89. . .
F90. . .
F91. . .
F92. . .
F93. . .
F94. . .
“land” includes any interest in land and any right over land;
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F96. . .
F97. . .
F98. . .
F99. . .
F100. . .
(2)Any reference in this Part of this Act to a subsidiary shall be construed in accordance with [F101section 736 of the Companies Act 1985] and any reference therein to a wholly owned subsidiary shall be construed in accordance with [F101section [F102736]] of that Act.
(3)
F103F104(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F87Words in s. 86(1) repealed (12.11.2003) by The Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2908), art. 1(2), Sch. 2
F88S. 86(1): definition of “banker” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
F89S. 86(1): definition of “the British Islands” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
F90S. 86(1): definition of “cash on delivery service” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
F91S. 86(1): definition of “foreign administration” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
F92S. 86(1): definition of “harbour” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
F93S. 86(1): definition of “harbour authority” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
F94S. 86(1): definition of “hovercraft” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
F95S. 86(1): definition of “local authority” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
F96S. 86(1): definition of “mail-bag” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
F97S. 86(1): definition of “national health service authority” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
F98S. 86(1): definition of “statutory provision” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
F99S. 86(1): definition of “telecommunication system” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
F100S. 86(1): definition of “telepost service” repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
F101Words substituted by Companies Consolidation (Consequential Provisions) Act 1985 (c. 9, SIF 27), s. 30, Sch. 2
F102 “736” substituted by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), s. 144(4), Sch. 18 para. 8
F103S. 86(3) repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. II
F104S. 86(4) repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C5S. 86(1): by s. 84(2)(a) of the Local Government Act 1985 it is provided that until 1.4.1986 references to the Inner London Education Authority in any amendment made by Sch. 14 to the said Act shall be construed as references to the Inner London Interim Education Authority
C6S. 86(1) extended (E.W.) by S.I. 1985/1884, art. 4(f)
C7S. 86(1) amended by S.I. 1987/2110, art. 8(c)
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Textual Amendments
F105S. 87 repealed (1.5.2007) by Postal Services Act 2000 (c. 26), s. 130(1), Sch. 9; S.I. 2007/1181, art. 2, Sch.
(1)The following shall extend to the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, namely,—
(a)this Part of this Act, except sections 76 and 77 and any provision which, by its terms, is limited in its operation to a part of the United Kingdom; and
(b)Schedules 1 and 2 to this Act.
(2)Section 76 of, and Schedule 4 to, this Act shall—
(a)in their application to an enactment that is expressed (either in the Act containing it or in another Act, and either directly or indirectly) to extend to the Isle of Man, extend to that Isle; and
(b)in their application to an enactment that is so expressed to extend to the Channel Islands, extend to those Islands.
(3)
F106F107(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(5)Subsections (1), (2) and (4) above shall have effect subject to the provisions of any Order in Council made under the last foregoing section.
(6)F108
Textual Amendments
F106S. 88(3) repealed by Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act 1982 (c. 1), Sch. 2
F107S. 88(4) repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(11))
Textual Amendments
F109Pt. IV (ss. 89–92) repealed by Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12, SIF 96), s. 109, Sch. 7 Pt. I
(1)(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F110
(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F111
(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F112
Textual Amendments
F110S. 93(1)(2) repealed by National Debt Act 1972 (c. 65), s. 17, Sch.
F111S. 93(3) repealed by Parliamentary and Health Service Commissioners Act 1987 (c. 39, SIF 89), s. 10, Sch. 2
F112S. 93(4) repealed by S.I. 1988/1847 (N.I. 17), art. 16(2), Sch. 3 Pt. II; and expressed to be repealed (S.) (1.10.1993) by 1993 c. 9, s. 47(3), Sch. 7 Pt. I (with Sch. 6 paras. 1, 2); S.I. 1993/2050, art. 3(4) (with art. 4).
(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F113
(2)F114, as from the appointed day, F114 and—
(a)(b)F114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(c)F114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)any reference to the Postmaster General in a nomination executed under regulations made, or having effect as if made, under section 2 of the M16Post Office Savings Bank Act 1954 shall be construed as referring to the Director of Savings.
(3)The amendment of section 27 of the M17Crown Proceedings Act 1947 effected by virtue of subsection (2)(c) above is an amendment of that section as well in its application to the Crown in right of Her Majesty’s Government in Northern Ireland as in its application to the Crown in right of Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom.
(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F113
Textual Amendments
F113Ss. 94(1)(4), 95–105 repealed by National Savings Bank Act 1971 (c. 29), Sch. 2
F114Words and s. 94(2)(a)(b) repealed by National Savings Bank Act 1971 (c. 29), Sch. 2
Marginal Citations
Textual Amendments
F115Ss. 94(1)(4), 95–105 repealed by National Savings Bank Act 1971 (c. 29), Sch. 2
Textual Amendments
(1)
F117(a)in section 48 of the M18Finance (No. 2) Act 1915 (procedure on death of a person entitled to government stock), for the words “the Postmaster General” there shall be substituted the words “the Director of Savings” ;
(b)in sections 66 (transfer of government stock on authority of order of a court) and 67 (indemnity on transfer of government stock) of the M19Finance Act 1916, for the words “the Postmaster General” there shall be substituted the words “the Director of Savings” ;
(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F118
F119(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F120
(f)in section 1(4)(c) of the M20Stock Transfer Act 1963 (simplified transfer of securities), for the words “the Post Office register” there shall be substituted the words “the National Savings Stock Register”; and
(g)any reference to the Postmaster General in a nomination executed under regulations made, or having effect as if made, under section 2 of the M21National Debt Act 1958 shall be construed as referring to the Director of Savings.
(2)—(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F121
Textual Amendments
F117Words repealed by National Debt Act 1972 (c. 65), s. 17, Sch.
F118S. 108(1)(c) repealed by Finance Act 1981 (c. 26, SIF 96), s. 187, Sch. 17 Pt. XII and expressed to be repealed (20.7.1998) by S.I. 1998/1446, 30(2), Sch. 2 Pt. I
F119S. 108(1)(d) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 9 Group 6
F120S. 108 (1)(e) repealed by National Debt Act 1972 (c. 65), s. 17, Sch.
F121Ss. 108(2)–(5), 110–112 repealed by National Debt Act 1972 (c. 65), s. 17, Sch.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C8The text of s. 108(1)(a)(b)(d)(f) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
Marginal Citations
The power conferred by section 12 of the M22National Loans Act 1968 on the Treasury to raise money shall extend to raising money under the auspices of the Director of Savings and, in particular, by the issue, under his auspices, of national savings certificates; F122
Textual Amendments
F122Words repealed by Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1970 (c. 10), ss. 537(1), 539, Sch. 16
Marginal Citations
Textual Amendments
F123Ss. 108(2)–(5), 110–112 repealed by National Debt Act 1972 (c. 65), s. 17, Sch.
Textual Amendments
F124S. 113 repealed (U.K. & Isle of Man)(19.11.1998) by 1998 c. 43, s. 1(1), Sch. 1 Pt. X Group 5
This Part of this Act and Schedule 6 thereto shall extend to the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
Textual Amendments
F125Ss. 115, 116 repealed by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 1976 (c. 16), Sch. 1 Pt. XVIII
Textual Amendments
F126S. 117 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))
Textual Amendments
F127S. 118 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))
Textual Amendments
F128S. 119 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
Textual Amendments
F129S. 120 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))
Textual Amendments
F130S. 121 repealed by Social Security Act 1973 (c. 38), Sch. 28 Pt. I
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C9S. 121: power to continue conferred (1.7.1992) by Social Security (Consequential Provisions) Act 1992 (c. 6), ss. 5, 7(2), Sch. 3 para.15
Textual Amendments
F131S. 122 repealed by National Debt Act 1972 (c. 65), s. 17, Sch.
Textual Amendments
F132S. 123 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))
Textual Amendments
Textual Amendments
F134Ss.127, 130, 131 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I
Textual Amendments
F135S. 128 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))
Textual Amendments
F136S. 129 repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
Textual Amendments
F137Ss.127, 130, 131 repealed by British Telecommunications Act 1981 (c. 38), Sch. 6 Pt. I
(1)In section 52(2) of the M23Government Annuities Act 1929 (which empowers the National Debt Commissioners, with the concurrence of the Treasury, to make regulations for carrying out the provisions of Part II of that Act so far as regards any annuities or insurances granted by the Commissioners, either directly or through any parochial or other society, and so far as the trustees of savings banks are concerned), the words from “so far as regards” to “concerned” shall cease to have effect on the appointed day.
(2)Without prejudice to [F138section 13 of the M24Interpretation Act 1978], the power to make regulations under the said section 52(2), in so far as it is conferred by virtue of the foregoing subsection, may be exercised at any time after the passing of this Act as if that subsection had come into operation on the passing of this Act, but so that regulations made by virtue of that subsection shall not come into operation before the appointed day.
(3)This section shall extend to the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
Textual Amendments
F138Words substituted by virtue of Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30), s. 25(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C10The text of ss. 132(1), 137(1)(2), 141(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
Marginal Citations
Textual Amendments
F139S. 133 repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(3)(11))
[F140(1)As from the appointed day, licences [F141for dogs] shall be issued [F141in Great Britain] by the councils having power to levy the duties [F141thereon and so,] in England and Wales, [F141shall licences] for dealing in, or killing, game.
(2)A council [F142in Great Britain] having power to levy the duties on any such licences as aforesaid may employ persons to act as its agents for the purpose of the issue of the licences and may pay to persons employed so to act such reasonable remuneration as it thinks fit.]
Textual Amendments
F140S. 134 repealed (E.W.) (1.8.2007) by The Regulatory Reform (Game) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2007), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 1(k)
F141Words repealed (E.W.S.) by Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 41, Sch. 7 Pt. IV
F142Words repealed (E.W.S.) by Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 41, Sch. 7 Pt. IV
[F143(1)Any sums falling to be paid by the [F144Secretary of State] to [F145the Post Office company]in pursuance of any agreement to which he, it and a council in England or Wales are parties, being—
(a)an agreement providing for the issue by [F145the Post Office company], on behalf of the council, of licences of all or any of the following kinds, namely, [F146licences for dogs,] licences for dealing in game and licences for killing game, and the payment by that Minister to [F145 the Post Office company] of sums in consideration of its issuing the licences; F147. . .
F147(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
shall be paid out of moneys provided by Parliament.
[F148(1A)In subsection (1) above “the Post Office company” has the same meaning as in Part IV of the Postal Services Act 2000.]
(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F149(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F143S. 135 repealed (E.W.) (1.8.2007) by The Regulatory Reform (Game) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2007), art. 1(1), Sch. para. 1(k)
F144Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1970/1681, arts. 2, 6(3)
F145Words in s. 135(1) substituted (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(4), Sch. 8, Pt. II para. 11; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 (as substituted by S.I. 2001/1148, art. 43)
F146Words repealed (E.W.S.) by Local Government Act 1988 (c. 9, SIF 81:1, 2), s. 41, Sch. 7 Pt. IV
F147S. 135(1)(b) and word “or” immediately preceding it repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
F148S. 135(1A) inserted (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(1), Sch. 1 para. 26(2) (with arts 1(3). 4(11))
F149S. 135(2)(3) repealed (26.3.2001) by 2000 c. 26, s. 127(6), Sch. 9; S.I. 2000/2957, art. 2(3), Sch. 3 Table
Any increase attributable to the provisions of this Act in sums which, under any other enactment (other than the Ministers of the M25Crown Act 1964), are defrayed out of moneys provided by Parliament shall be defrayed out of moneys so provided, and any increase so attributable in sums which under any other enactment are defrayed out of the Consolidated Fund or the National Loans Fund shall be defrayed out of the first-or last-mentioned fund, as the case may be.
Marginal Citations
F150(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F150(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F151(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F152(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F150S. 137(1)(2) repealed (12.11.2003) by The Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2908), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(3))
F151S. 137(3) repealed (26.3.2001) by S.I. 2001/1149, art. 3(2), Sch. 2 (with arts. 1(3), 4(11))
F152S. 137(4) repealed (12.11.2003) by The Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2908), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 4(3))
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C11The text of ss. 132(1), 137(1)(2), 141(1) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.
(1)The general transitional provisions contained in Schedule 9 to this Act, and the special transitional provisions with respect to patents for inventions and registered designs contained in Schedule 10 to this Act, shall have effect.
(2)This section and the said Schedules 9 and 10 shall extend to the Isle of Man, and this section and the said Schedule 9 shall extend to the Channel Islands.
(1)In the application of this M26Act to Northern Ireland—
(a)any reference to an enactment of the Parliament of Northern Ireland (except a reference to Schedule 5 or 6 to the Roads Act (Northern Ireland) 1948) or to an enactment which that Parliament has power to amend—
(i)shall, except in Schedule 4 to this Act, be construed as including a reference to any enactment of the Parliament of Northern Ireland passed after this Act and re-enacting the said enactment with or without modification;
(ii)shall, except so far as the context otherwise requires, be construed as a reference to that enactment as amended by any enactment, whether passed before or after this Act, and including a reference thereto as extended or applied by or under any other enactment, including this Act;
(b)“Act” and “enactment” (except in subsection (1) of the next following section) respectively include an Act and an enactment of the Parliament of Northern Ireland.
(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F153
(3)F154, regulations made by the [F155Secretary of State] under the M27Civil Defence Act (Northern Ireland) 1950 may apply to [F156a 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)] such of the provisions of the M28Civil Defence Act (Northern Ireland) 1939 (except section 7(4) thereof) relating to public utility undertakers as may be specified in the regulations and may specify the [F155Secretary of State] as the appropriate department in relation to [F156a 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)] for the purpose of the application of any provisions so specified to [F156a 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)] .
(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F157
Textual Amendments
F153S. 139(2) repealed by Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (c. 36), Sch. 6 Pt. I
F154Words repealed by S.I. 1973/2163, Sch. 6
F155Words substituted by S.I. 1973/2163, Sch. 5 para. 20(b)
F156Words in s. 139(3) substituted (12.11.2003) by The Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2908), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 3
F157S. 139(4) repealed by Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (c. 36), Sch. 6 Pt. II
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C12References to Acts or enactments of the Parliament of Northern Ireland to be construed as including references to Measures of the Northern Ireland Assembly: Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973 (c. 36), Sch. 5 para. 1(1)(2)
Marginal Citations
(1)Any reference in this Act to any other enactment shall, except so far as the context otherwise requires, be construed as a reference to that enactment as amended, and including a reference thereto as extended or applied, by or under any other enactment, including this Act.
(2)Any reference in an Act passed before the passing of this Act to an enactment which is amended by this Act shall, unless the contrary intention appears, be construed, as from the day on which the amendment takes effect, as referring to that enactment as so amended.
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This Act may be cited as the Post Office Act 1969.
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