SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 12Minor and consequential amendments

Part 1Postal Services Act 2000

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1

Section 64 (government investment in certain securities) is amended as follows.

2

In the heading, for “the Post Office company and its subsidiaries” substitute certain companies.

3

In subsection (1), for “the Post Office company or of any of its subsidiaries” substitute

a

a Post Office company,

b

a Royal Mail company, or

c

a company in the same group as a company within paragraph (a) or (b).

4

After that subsection insert—

1A

Securities acquired under this section may be held by a nominee.

5

Omit subsection (3).