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.