1(1)The Secretary of State may authorise a universal service provider to purchase compulsorily any land in England and Wales [F1where it is necessary to do so for the purpose of providing a universal postal service].U.K.
(2)The power of purchasing land compulsorily under this paragraph includes power to acquire, by creation of a new right, an easement or other right over land.
(3)Any land in England and Wales vested in a universal service provider by virtue of this Schedule shall be deemed for all purposes to have been acquired by him for the purposes of his undertaking as a universal service provider.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 5 para. 1(1) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 54(2); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3