SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 11Postal transfer schemes

Making of postal transfer schemes

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1

The old company may for the purpose of giving effect to the proposed transfer make a scheme (a “postal transfer scheme”) for the transfer of property, rights and liabilities from it to the new company (or companies).

2

A postal transfer scheme has effect only if—

a

the new company (or companies) have consented to the making of the scheme, and

b

the Secretary of State has approved the scheme.

3

A postal transfer scheme may be made only at a time when the postal administration order is in force in relation to the old company.

4

A postal transfer scheme takes effect at the time specified in the scheme.

5

In the case of a proposed transfer falling within section 69(4)(a) (transfer to wholly-owned subsidiary), sub-paragraph (2)(a) does not apply.