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46(1)An NHS foundation trust may be authorised to purchase land compulsorily for the purposes of its functions by means of an order—E+W
(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.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 para. 46 in force at 1.4.2004 by S.I. 2004/759, art. 2