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British Telecommunications Act 1981

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PART IIEnactments Repealed on the Appointed Day

Chapter or NumberShort TitleExtent of Repeal
26 & 27 Vict. c. 112.The Telegraph Act 1863.In section 24, the words from " and send " onwards.
Section 34.
1 & 2 Eliz. 2. c. 36.The Post Office Act 1953.In section 60(1), the words " or telephone kiosk or cabinet" (twice) and the words " kiosk or cabinet"
In section 61(1), the words "telegraph post" and the word " post", in the last place where it occurs.
In section 64(1), the words " or ' postal telegraph office' or ' public telephone call office'" and the words " or a place where the public may make telephone calls ".
Section 65A.
In section 87(1), the definition of " telegraph post".
1967 c. 62.The Post Office (Data Processing Service) Act 1967.The whole Act.
1968 c. 60.The Theft Act 1968.In Schedule 2, in Part I, paragraph 8.
1969 c. 48.The Post Office Act 1969.Section 9.
Section 11(7).
Section 13.
Sections 23 to 27.
In section 29, in subsection (1), paragraphs (b) and (d) and, in subsection (2), the words "or telephone exchange attendant".
Sections 35 and 36.
Section 42.
Section 54.
Section 65.
Section 69(1) and (2).
In section 72(1), the words "or telegraphic ".
Section 78.
Section 86(3).
In section 87(1), paragraphs (a)(ii), (b)(ii) and (c)(ii).
Section 88(6).
In Schedule 4, paragraph 2(16), in paragraph 21(1), the words " telegraph, telephone, wireless or signal station or " and paragraphs 78(1), 79, 86(1) and 93(1)(xxix).
1972 c. 79.The Post Office (Borrowing Powers) Act 1972.The whole Act.
1973 c. 36.The Northern Ireland Constitution Act 1973.In Schedule 3, in paragraph 13, the words " telecommunications and ".
1974 c. 7.The Local Government Act 1974.In Schedule 3, paragraph 5(a).
1974 c. 8.The Statutory Corporations (Financial Provisions) Act 1974.In Schedule 2, paragraph 4.
1975 c. 55.The Statutory Corporations (Financial Provisions) Act 1975.In Schedule 2, the entry relating to the Post Office.
In Schedule 4, paragraph 5.
1976 c. 10.The Post Office (Banking Services) Act 1976.Section 2.
In section 3(2), the words from " and shall " onwards.
Northern Ireland Legislation
S.I. 1973/2095.The Local Government (Consequential Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1973.In Schedule 1, paragraph 7.

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