SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Amendments relating to NHS foundation trusts

The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 (c. 67)

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1

An NHS foundation trust may be authorised to purchase land compulsorily for the purposes of its functions by means of an order—

a

made by the trust, and

b

confirmed by the Secretary of State.

2

The Acquisition of Land Act 1981 is to apply to the compulsory purchase of land under this paragraph.

3

But no order is to be made by an NHS foundation trust under Part 2 of that Act with respect to any land unless the proposal to acquire it compulsorily—

a

is submitted to the Secretary of State in such form, and together with such information, as he may require, and

b

is approved by him.