Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953

9 Interpretation of Part I.E+W+S

(1)In this Part of this Act the expression “the appropriate [F1Commission or]Council under this Act”—

(a)in relation to a building in England, and in relation to objects associated with such a building, means the [F2Commission];

(b)in relation to a building in Scotland, and in relation to objects associated with such a building, means the Historic Buildings Council for Scotland; and

(c)in relation to a building in Wales, and in relation to objects associated with such a building, means the Historic Buildings Council for Wales.

[F1and the expression “the appropriate Council under this Act” shall be construed in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection.]

[F3(1A)In this Part of this Act “the Commission” means the Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England.]

(2)In this Part of this Act—

  • the expression “gift” includes devise, bequest, appointment, conveyance, assignment, transfer and any other assurance of property; and

  • the expression “property”, in relation to England and Wales, means real or personal property of any description, and, in relation to Scotland, means heritable or moveable property of any description.

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