Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 1149

The Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications No. 1) Order 2001

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STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS

2001 No. 1149

POSTAL SERVICES

The Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications No. 1) Order 2001

	Made	22nd March 2001
	Coming into force	26th March 2001

Whereas a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament in accordance with section 122(12) of the Postal Services Act 2000[1];

    Now therefore, the Secretary of State, in exercise of the powers conferred upon him by sections 122(2) and (7) and 127(1) and (2) of that Act, hereby makes the following Order:

Citation, commencement and extent
    1. - (1) This Order may be cited as the Postal Services Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications No. 1) Order 2001.

    (2) Subject to paragraph (3), this Order shall come into force on 26th March 2001.

    (3) The repeal of the words "The Post Office" in Part I of Schedule 4 to the National Audit Act 1983[2] shall come into force on the day on which the Post Office is dissolved in accordance with section 75 of the Postal Services Act 2000.

    (4) This Order does not extend to the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.

    (5) Subject to paragraph (4), any modification by this Order of an enactment has the same extent as the enactment modified.

References to second class post
    2. - (1) Any enactment which requires or authorises a document or other thing to be sent by second class post (whether or not it makes any other provision in that respect) shall be construed as if it required, or (as the case may be) authorised, that thing to be sent by a postal service which seeks to deliver such documents or other things by post no later than three working days after posting in all or the majority of cases.

    (2) Any enactment which makes any other provision in relation to the sending of a document or other thing by second class post, or to a thing so sent, shall be construed as if it made corresponding provision in relation to the sending of that thing by a postal service which seeks to deliver such documents or other things by post no later than three working days after posting in all or the majority of cases, or (as the case may be) to a thing sent by such a service.

    (3) Any reference (however worded and including references which are to be construed as such references) in a related enactment to the second class post, or to a letter or other postal packet sent by that post, shall be construed as references to a postal service which seeks to deliver such documents or other things by post no later than three working days after posting in all or the majority of cases, or to a letter or other postal packet sent by such a post.

    (4) In paragraph (3) "related enactment" means -

    (5) Paragraphs (3) and (4) are without prejudice to the generality of paragraphs (1) and (2).

    (6) Paragraphs (1) to (5) do not apply in relation to any enactment made after the coming into force of this article if the context in that enactment is such as to require that those paragraphs do not apply.

    (7) Paragraphs (1) to (5) are subject to any provision made under the Postal Services Act 2000.

    (8) In this article references to sending a document or other thing include references to serving, executing, giving or delivering it or doing any similar thing.

Other modifications of enactments
    3. - (1) The amendments specified in Schedule 1 shall have effect.

    (2) The repeals and revocations specified in Schedule 2 shall have effect.

Transitional and saving provisions
    4. - (1) The repeal by this Order of sections 16 and 18 of the Post Office Act 1969 does not affect the vestings effected by virtue of either section.

    (2) The repeal of section 18 of that Act does not affect the continued existence of any concurrent rights which were exercisable immediately before 26th March 2001 by virtue of that section.

    (3) The repeal by this Order of section 133 of that Act does not affect any changes made or having effect in accordance with that section in relation to trust deeds, rules, regulations or other instruments.

    (4) The repeal by this Order of the words "or the Post Office" in section 157(5) of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 does not apply in relation to determining the value of an estate by reference to a point in time before 26th March 2001.

    (5) Nothing in Part 1 of the Building Act 1984 with respect to building regulations, and nothing in any building regulations, shall apply to any building work commenced before 26th March 2001 in relation to any building which -

or which would have so belonged, been held or used and not fallen if the work had been completed before that date.

(6) For the purposes of paragraph (5) building work shall be taken to have commenced before 26th March 2001 if -

    (7) In paragraph (6) "substantive building work", in the case of building work which consists in the erection of a building, means the erection of that building.

    (8) The modifications by this Order relating to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 do not affect the validity (including in relation to conduct on or after 26th March 2001) of any authorisation issued under section 28 or 29 of that Act by the Post Office before that date; and any functions in connection with the authorisation which formerly belonged to the Post Office shall be treated as being, on or after 26th March 2001, functions of the corresponding universal service provider.

    (9) The revocation of paragraph 23 of the Schedule to the Local Authorities (Capital Finance)(Approved Investments) Regulations 1990 shall not have effect in relation to any investments made by a local authority to the Post Office before 26th March 2001.

    (10) Any transitory, transitional or saving provision made by an order under section 129 of the Postal Services Act 2000 in relation to an enactment modified by that Act shall, so far as relevant, apply to any modification by this Order of an enactment which relates to the enactment which is being modified by the Act.

    (11) No repeal of an enactment by this Order shall apply so far as the enactment is necessary for any purpose in connection with a transfer effected by virtue of section 4 or 10 of the British Telecommunications Act 1981 or section 60 of the Telecommunications Act 1984.

    (12) Any transitional or saving provision made by this article is without prejudice to the operation of section 16 of the Interpretation Act 1978[3].

Supplementary provision
    5.In sections 111 to 114 and 117 of, and Part I of Schedule 8 to, the Postal Services Act 2000, "the Post Office company" has the meaning given by section 62(8) of that Act.

Alan Johnson,
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Competitiveness, Department of Trade and Industry

22nd March 2001

SCHEDULE 1Article 3(1)

AMENDMENTS

Consequential Amendments

Commissioners Clauses Act 1847
    1.In section 99 of the Commissioners Clauses Act 1847[4] (service of notices upon commissioners) for the words "the post office" are substituted the words "a post office of a postal operator (within the meanings given by the Postal Services Act 2000)".

Improvement of Land Act 1864
    2.In section 7 of the Improvement of Land Act 1864[5] (service of notices on other persons) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned".

Bankers' Books Evidence Act 1879
    3.In section 9(1) of the Bankers' Books Evidence Act 1879[6] (interpretation of "bank" etc.) at the end of paragraph (aa) is inserted the word "and".

Bills of Exchange Act 1882
    4. - (1) The Bills of Exchange Act 1882[7] is amended as follows.

    (2) In section 2 (interpretation of terms) at the appropriate place is inserted -

" "postal operator" has the meaning given by section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000.".

    (3) In section 41(1)(e) (rules as to presentment for acceptance etc.) for the words "the post office" are substituted the words "a postal operator".

    (4) In section 45(8) (rules as to presentment for payment) for the words "the post office" are substituted the words "a postal operator".

    (5) In section 49(15) (rules as to notice of dishonour) for the words "post office" are substituted the words "postal operator concerned".

    (6) In section 51(6)(a) (protest of bill) for the words "the post office" are substituted the words "a postal operator".

Congested Districts (Scotland) Act 1897
    5.In section 4(1)(f) of the Congested Districts (Scotland) Act 1897[8] (application of moneys at disposal of Commissioners) for the words "Postmaster General" are substituted the words "Post Office company (within the meaning of Part IV of the Postal Services Act 2000) or any subsidiary or wholly-owned subsidiary (within the meanings given by section 736 of the Companies Act 1985) of the Post Office company".

Revenue Act 1898
    6.In section 7(4) of the Revenue Act 1898[9] (amendment of section 9 of the Stamp Act 1891) for the words "Post Office Protection Act 1884" are substituted the words "Postal Services Act 2000".

Law of Property Act 1925
    7.In section 196(4) of the Law of Property Act 1925[10] (regulations respecting notices) for the words "through the post-office" are substituted the words "by the postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned".

Land Registration Act 1925
    8. - (1) The Land Registration Act 1925[11] is amended as follows.

    (2) In section 30(2) (protection of charges for securing further advances) for the words "post office" are substituted the words "postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

    (3) In section 79(3) (addresses for service and notices) for the words at the beginning before "shall give" are substituted the words "The postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned".

Land Registration Rules 1925
    9. - (1) The Land Registration Rules 1925[12] are amended as follows.

    (2) In rule 313(1) (notice to be deemed to be received within seven days) -

    (3) In rule 314 (return of notices by Post Office) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

Execution of Diligence (Scotland) Act 1926
    10.In section 2(2)(e) of the Execution of Diligence (Scotland) Act 1926[13] (execution of arrestment or charge by registered letter in certain cases) for the words "the Post Office in pursuance of any provision contained in a scheme made under section 28 of the Post Office Act 1969" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in pursuance of any provision contained in a scheme made under section 89 of that Act".

Agricultural Credits Act 1928
    11.In section 5(7) of the Agricultural Credits Act 1928[14] (agricultural charges on farming stock and assets), in the definition of "Bank", after the word "England," is inserted the word "or".

Agricultural Credits (Scotland) Act 1929
    12.In section 9(2) of the Agricultural Credits (Scotland) Act 1929[15] (interpretation), in the definition of "Bank", after the word "England" is inserted the word "or".

Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act (Northern Ireland) 1930
    13. - (1) Section 2 of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act (Northern Ireland) 1930[16] is amended as follows.

    (2) In subsection (1) -

    (3) In subsection (2) for the words "the Postmaster-General" are substituted the words "the universal service provider concerned".

    (4) In subsection (3) for the words from "the expression", where it appears for the second time, to the end of that subsection are substituted the words "the expressions "mail bag", "post office" and "universal service provider" have the same meanings as in the Postal Services Act 2000".

Civil Defence Act 1939
    14.After section 90(2) of the Civil Defence Act 1939[17] is inserted -

(4) For the purposes of this Act as it applies by virtue of subsection (3) above in relation to a universal service provider the appropriate department is the Secretary of State.".

Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947
    15.In section 7(1) of the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947[18] (interpretation), in the definition of "statutory undertakers", at the end are inserted the words ", or a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

Opencast Coal Act 1958
    16. - (1) The Opencast Coal Act 1958[19] is amended as follows.

    (2) In section 51(1) (interpretation), in the definitions of "statutory undertakers" and "statutory undertaking", after the words "of 1990" are inserted the words "(but excluding a universal service provider within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000 and his undertaking)".

    (3) In section 52(2) (general application to Scotland), in the definitions which include "statutory undertakers" and "statutory undertaking", after the words "of 1947" are inserted the words "(but "statutory undertakers" and "statutory undertaking" do not include a universal service provider within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000 and his undertaking).".

Criminal Justice Act 1961
    17.In section 23(2) of the Criminal Justice Act 1961[20] (prison rules) for the words "through the post office" are substituted the words "by post".

Public Health Act 1961
    18.In Schedule 4 to the Public Health Act 1961[21] (attachment of street lighting equipment to certain buildings) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that act)".

Recorded Delivery Service Act 1962
    19.In section 1(6) of the Recorded Delivery Service Act 1962[22] (provisions relating to recorded delivery not to authorise the sending of prohibited articles) for the words "under the Post Office Act 1953 or any instrument thereunder" are substituted the words "by virtue of the Postal Services Act 2000 or the terms and conditions of the service concerned".

Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962
    20.In section 53 of the Electoral Law Act (Northern Ireland) 1962[23] (right to send election address post free) -

(b) in subsection (2) for the words "the Postmaster General" are substituted the words "the universal service provider concerned"; and

(c) after subsection (3) there is inserted -

Recorded Delivery Service Act (Northern Ireland) 1963
    21.In section 1(5) of the Recorded Delivery Service Act (Northern Ireland) 1963[24] (provisions relating to recorded delivery not to authorise the sending of prohibited articles) for the words "under the Post Office Act 1953 or any instrument thereunder" are substituted the words "by virtue of the Postal Services Act 2000 or the terms and conditions of the service concerned".

Various Trunk Roads (Prohibition of Waiting) (Clearways) Order 1963
    22.In article 5(c) of the Various Trunk Roads (Prohibition of Waiting) (Clearways) Order 1963[25] (exceptions to article 4) for the words "section 87 of the Post Office Act 1953" are substituted the words "section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000".

Forestry Act 1967
    23.After section 40(2)(d) of the Forestry Act 1967[26] (land not subject to compulsory purchase under the Act) is inserted -

Carriage by Air Acts (Application of Provisions) Order 1967
24.In Schedule 1 to the Carriage of Air Acts (Application of Provisions) Order 1967[27] (non-international carriage and carriage of mail and postal packages) -

National Loans Act 1968
25.In section 12(5)(a) of the National Loans Act 1968[28] (power of Treasury to borrow) -

Post Office Act 1969
26. - (1) The Post Office Act 1969[29] is amended as follows.

(2) After section 135(1) (remuneration of Post Office company for issuing dog and game licences in England and Wales) is inserted -

(3) In paragraph 93(1) of Schedule 4 (statutory undertakers for certain purposes) -

(4) In paragraph 93(2) of Schedule 4 (meaning of "appropriate Minister") for the words "the authority" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

(5) In paragraph 93(4) of Schedule 4 (meaning of "operational land" in certain enactments) -

Drainage Rates (Appeals) Regulations 1970
    27. - (1) Regulation 5 of the Drainage Rates (Appeals) Regulations 1970[30] (hereditaments occupied for purposes of extensive undertakings) is amended as follows.

    (2) In paragraph (2)(a) for the words "for the purposes of the Post Office" are substituted the words "by a universal service provider for any purpose in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

    (3) In paragraph (4), at the appropriate place, is inserted

" and;

"universal service provider" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000; and references to the provision of a universal postal service shall be construed in accordance with that Act;".

Secretary of State for the Environment Order 1970
    28. - (1) Schedule 3 to the Secretary of State for the Environmental Order 1970[31] (amendments and adaptations of enactments) is amended as follows.

    (2) In paragraph 11(3)(c) (enactments relating to docks and harbours) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

    (3) In paragraph 21(1) (the Pipe-lines Act 1962) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

Pensions (Increase) Act 1971
    29.After paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 to the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971[32] (pensions of former civil servants payable by Post Office company) is inserted -

Public Health (Aircraft) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1971
30.In regulation 35 of the Public Health (Aircraft) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1971[33] (saving for mails) -

Public Health (Ships) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1971
31.In regulation 42 of the Public Health (Ships) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1971[34] (saving for mails) -

Civil Defence (Posts and Telecommunications) Regulations 1971
32. - (1) The Civil Defence (Posts and Telecommunications) Regulations 1971[35] are amended as follows.

(2) Regulation 2 -

(3) In regulation 4 -

(4) In regulation 5(1) -

Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 1971
33.In regulation 16(1) of the Road Vehicles (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 1971[36] (exhibition of licences) -

Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1973
34.In regulation 5(2) of the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody)(Northern Ireland) Regulations 1973[37] for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a postal operator (within the meaning given by section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

Post Office Operational Land Regulations 1973
35.In regulation 2 of the Post Office Operational Land Regulations 1973[38] -

Walkways Regulations 1973
36. - (1) The Walkways Regulations 1973[39] are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 1(2) (commencement, citation and interpretation), at the appropriate place, is inserted -

" "universal service provider" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000; and references to the provision of a universal postal service shall be construed in accordance with that Act;".

(3) In regulation 4 (rights of statutory undertakers etc.) -

(4) In regulation 5 (periodic and temporary closure of walkways) -

(5) In regulation 6(2)(b) (stopping up of walkway by building owner) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider in his capacity as a person who provides a universal postal service".

(6) In paragraph (1) of regulation 7 (apparatus of statutory undertakers etc. in stopped up walkway) -

    (7) In paragraph (5) of that regulation for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider in his capacity as a person who provides a universal postal service".

Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973
    37.In regulation 5(2)(c) of the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973[40] for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

Control of Pollution Act 1974
    38.In section 73(1) of the Control of Pollution Act 1974[41] (interpretation), in the definition of "statutory undertakers", for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in his capacity as a person who provides a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

Solicitors Act 1974
    39. - (1) Paragraph 10 of Schedule 1 to the Solicitors Act 1974[42] (power of High Court to re-direct mail of solicitor) is amended as follows.

    (2) In sub-paragraph (1) for the words "section 87(1) of the Post Office Act 1953" are substituted the words "section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000".

    (3) In sub-paragraph (2) -

Welsh Development Agency Act 1975
40. - (1) Section 27 of the Welsh Development Agency Act 1975[43] is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1) (definitions) -

" "universal service provider" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000; and references to the provision of a universal postal service shall be construed in accordance with that Act;".

(3) After subsection (1) is inserted -

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975
    41.In article 3(b) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975[44] after the words "the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority," is inserted the word "or".

Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976
    42. - (1) The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976[45] is amended as follows.

    (2) In section 44(1) (interpretation etc. of Part 1) -

" "universal service provider" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000; and references to the provision of a universal postal service shall be construed in accordance with that Act.".

(3) After section 44(1) is inserted -

Solicitors (Northern Ireland) Order 1976
    43. - (1) The Solicitors (Northern Ireland) Order 1976[46] is amended as follows.

    (2) In Schedule 1, in paragraph 15 (re-direction of postal packets), in sub-paragraph (1), for the words "section 87(1) of the Post Office Act 1953" are substituted the words "section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000".

    (3) In sub-paragraph (2) -

Credit Unions Act 1979
    44.In section 31(1) of the Credit Unions Act 1979[47] (interpretation), in the definition of "authorised bank", at the end of paragraph (a), is inserted the word "and".

Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979
    45.Section 61 of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979[48] (interpretation) is amended as follows.

    (2) In subsection (1) (definitions) at the appropriate place is inserted -

" "universal postal service provider" means a universal service provider within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000; and references to the provision of a universal postal service shall be construed in accordance with that Act.".

(3) In subsection (2) (definition of "statutory undertakers") for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal postal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

(4) After subsection (2) is inserted -

Public Health (Aircraft) Regulations 1979
46.In regulation 35 of the Public Health (Aircraft) Regulations 1979[49] (saving for mails) -

Public Health (Ships) Regulations 1979
47.In regulation 41 of the Public Health (Ships) Regulations 1979[50] (saving for mails) -

Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980
    48. - (1) The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980[51] is amended as follows.

    (2) In section 120(3) (compulsory acquisition: exclusion of special parliamentary procedure), in the definition of "statutory undertakers", for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

    (3) After section 141(6) (vesting by order of urban development corporation) is inserted -

(4) In section 170(1) (interpretation of Part XVI: statutory undertakers etc.), in paragraph (b) of the definition of "statutory undertaker", for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

(5) After section 170(2) is inserted -

    (6) In paragraph 11(7) of Schedule 28 (urban development corporations: land) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "the universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) who provides a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act) for the area in which the land is situated".

Highways Act 1980
    49. - (1) The Highways Act 1980[52] is amended as follows.

    (2) In section 144(6) (power to erect flagpoles etc. on highways), in the definition of "statutory undertakers", for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "any universal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

    (3) In section 169(4) (control of scaffolding on highways) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "any universal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

    (4) In section 170(3) (control of mixing of mortar etc. on highways) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "any universal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

    (5) In section 174(5) (precautions to be taken by persons executing works in streets) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "any universal service provider concerned in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

    (6) In section 178(5) (restriction on placing rails, beams etc. over highways) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

    (7) In section 185 (power to install refuse or storage bins in streets) -

(8) In section 254 (compulsory acquisition for certain purposes of rights in land belonging to local authorities etc.) -

(9) In section 290 (supplementary provisions as to powers of entry for the purpose of survey) -

(10) In section 329(1) (further provision as to interpretation), at the appropriate place, is inserted -

" "universal service provider" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000; and references to the provision of a universal postal service shall be construed in accordance with that Act;".

(11) In part I of Schedule 6 (procedure for making and confirming certain orders relating to footpaths and bridleways), in paragraph 3 -

Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981
    50. - (1) Section 8 of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981[53] (meaning of "instrument") is amended as follows.

    (2) In subsection (1)(b) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a postal operator".

    (3) In subsection (3) -

(4) After subsection (3) is inserted -

New Towns Act 1981
    51.In section 78(1)(d) of the New Towns Act 1981[54] (meaning etc. of "appropriate Minister") for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal postal service provider".

    52. - (1) Section 79 of that Act (meaning of "statutory undertakers" and "operational land") is amended as follows.

    (2) In subsection (1)(c) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal postal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

    (3) Before subsection (2) is inserted -

(4) In subsection (3)(a) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal postal service provider".

53.In section 80(1) of that Act (general interpretation provisions), at the appropriate place, is inserted -

Acquisition of Land Act 1981
54. - (1) The Acquisition of Land Act 1981[55] is amended as follows.

(2) In section 7(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place, is inserted -

" "universal service provider" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000; and references to the provision of a universal postal service shall be construed in accordance with that Act.".

(2) In section 8 (statutory undertakers) -

Magistrates' Courts (Forms) Rules 1981
    55.In form 145 in Schedule 2 to the Magistrates' Courts (Forms) Rules 1981[56] (certificate of service by post) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "name of the public post office (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

Civil Aviation Act 1982
    56. - (1) Section 105 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982[57] (general interpretation) is amended as follows.

    (2) In subsection (1) (general definitions) -

" "universal service provider" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000; and references to the provision of a universal postal service shall be construed in accordance with that Act.".

(3) After subsection (1) is inserted -

Representation of the People Act 1983
    57. - (1) The Representation of the People Act 1983[58] is amended as follows.

    (2) In section 63(3)(d) (offence of breach of official duty) for the word "postmaster" are substituted the words "official designated by a universal postal service provider".

    (3) In section 184(2) (service of notices) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "the postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned".

    (4) In section 202(1) (general provisions as to interpretation), at the appropriate place, is inserted -

" "universal postal service provider" means a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000);".

(5) In Part IV of Schedule 1 (parliamentary election rules), in rule 51 (return of writ) -

(6) In Part V of Schedule 1, in rule 55(2)(b) (delivery of documents to Clerk of the Crown) -

Parliamentary Writs Order 1983
58. - (1) The Parliamentary Writs Order 1983[59] is amended as follows.

(2) In article 2 (interpretation) at the appropriate places are inserted -

" "registered post service" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000;"; and

"the relevant universal postal service provider" means the universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) responsible for conveying writs;".

    (3) In article 5 (duty to provide address to the Post Office) for the words "the Post Office", in every place where they appear, are substituted the words "the relevant universal postal service provider".

    (4) In article 6 (parliamentary writs list) for the words "The Post Office" are substituted the words "The relevant universal postal service provider".

    (5) In article 7 (appointment of postal officials) for the words "The Post Office" are substituted the words "The relevant universal postal service provider".

    (6) In article 8 (copy of the list or alterations to it) for the words "The Post Office" are substituted the words "The relevant universal postal service provider".

    (7) In article 10 (conveyance of writ to appropriate official) -

    (8) In article 11(3) (conveyance of writ by appropriate official) for the words "registered post" are substituted the words "the registered post service of the relevant universal postal service provider".

Access to the Countryside (Northern Ireland) Order 1983
    59.In Article 2(2) of the Access to the Countryside (Northern Ireland) Order 1983[60] in the definition of "statutory undertakers" for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984
    60.In section 115 of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984[61] (correspondence of patients) -

Building Act 1984
    61.In section 126 of the Building Act 1984[62] (interpretation), in the definition of "statutory undertakers", after the words "public undertaking;" are inserted the words "but does not include a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000), the Post Office company (within the meaning of Part IV of that Act) or any subsidiary or wholly-owned subsidiary (within the meanings given by section 736 of the Companies Act 1985) of the Post Office company;".

Administration of Justice Act 1985
    62. - (1) Paragraph 10 of Schedule 5 to the Administration of Justice Act 1985[63] (power of High Court to re-direct mail of licensed conveyancer) is amended as follows.

    (2) In sub-paragraph (1) for the words "section 87(1) of the Post Office Act 1953" are substituted the words "section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000".

    (3) In sub-paragraph (2) -

Housing Act 1985
    63.In section 448(1) of the Housing Act 1985[64] (recognised savings institutions) after the words "friendly societies," is inserted the word "and".

Data Protection Tribunal Rules 1985
    64. - (1) The Data Protection Tribunal Rules 1985[65] are amended as follows.

    (2) In rule 4(3) (time limit for appealing) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator (within the meaning given by section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned".

    (3) In rule 25(2) (withdrawal of appeal) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator (within the meaning given by section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned".

Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1985
    65.In regulation 6(7)(c) of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1985[66] (general authority to supply and possess) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

Postal Packets (Customs and Excise) Regulations 1986
    66. - (1) The Postal Packets (Customs and Excise) Regulations 1986[67] are amended as follows.

    (2) In regulation 2 -

(b) in the definition of "proper", for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator".

(3) In regulation 6 after the word "except" are inserted the words "in a postal packet.".

(4) For regulation 7 is substituted the following -

(5) Any postal packet falling within paragraph (3) above which contains any article of value and is brought into the United Kingdom by a registered post service, may have the customs declaration referred to in paragraph (3) above enclosed in it.

(6) Any postal packet falling within paragraph (4) above which contains any article of value and is brought into the United Kingdom by registered post service, may have the customs declaration referred to in paragraph (4)(b) above enclosed in it.".

(5) For regulation 8 is substituted the following -

(5) Any postal packet falling within paragraph (3) above which contains any article of value and is exported by registered post service, may have the customs declaration referred to in paragraph (3) above enclosed in it if the sender so prefers.

(6) Any postal packet falling within paragraph (4) above which contains any article of value and is exported by registered post service may have the customs declaration referred to in paragraph (4)(b) above enclosed in it if the sender so prefers.".

(6) For regulation 9(1) is substituted the following -

    (7) In regulations 11, 12 and 13 for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator".

    (8) In regulation 14 for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator".

    (9) In regulation 15 for the words "Post Office", each time they appear, are substituted the words "postal operator".

    (10) In regulation 17 for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator".

    (11) In regulation 18 for "the Post Office Overseas Parcel Post Scheme 1982, the Post Office Overseas Letter Post Scheme 1982 or the Post Office Inland Post Scheme 1979 which are applicable thereto" are substituted the words "the Postal Services Act 2000".

Magistrates' Courts (Discontinuance of Proceedings) Rules 1986
    67.In rule 4 of the Magistrates' Courts (Discontinuance of Proceedings) Rules 1986[68] for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned".

Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986
    68. - (1) Article 16 of the Mental Health (NI) Order 1986[69] (correspondence of detained patients) is amended as follows.

    (2) In paragraph (1) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "the postal operator concerned".

    (3) In paragraph (8) -

Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986
69.In the table in regulation 3(2) of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986[70] (interpretation), in the meaning specified in column 2 for the expression "public works vehicle" specified in column 1, for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Post Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

Insolvency Rules 1986
70.In form 6.80 in Schedule 4 to the Insolvency Rules 1986[71] (order to Post Office) -

European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1986
    71. - (1) The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1986[72] is amended as follows.

    (2) In regulation 5(3) (application of certain provisions for Assembly elections) for the words "they apply" are substituted the words "it applies".

    (3) In Schedule 1 (application of provisions of the Representation of the People Acts), after the entry relating to section 200, insert in the left-hand column, "Section 200A (remuneration for free postal services provided under Act)".

Misuse of Drugs (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1986
    72.In regulation 6(7)(c) of the Misuse of Drugs (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1986[73] (general authority to supply and posses) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a postal operator (within the meaning given by section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

Housing (Scotland) Act 1987
    73.In section 338(1) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987[74] (interpretation) in the definition of "public undertakers" at the end there are added the words "(including a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act))".

Town and Country Planning (Determination of Appeals by Appointed Persons)(Prescribed Classes)(Scotland) Regulations 1987
    74.In regulation 2(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Determination of Appeals by Appointed Persons)(Prescribed Classes)(Scotland) Regulations 1987[75] (interpretation), in the definition of "statutory undertakers" for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

Housing Act 1988
    75. - (1) The Housing Act 1988[76] is amended as follows.

    (2) After section 76(6) (vesting of land by order in housing action trust) is inserted -

    (3) In paragraph 9(7) of Schedule 10 (housing action trusts: land) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "the universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) who provides a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act) for the area in which the land is situated".

Social Fund Cold Weather Payments (General) Regulations 1988
    76.In regulation 1(2) of the Social Fund Cold Weather Payments (General) Regulations 1988[77] (citation, commencement and interpretation), in the definition of "postcode district", for the words "means a Post Office postcode district" are substituted the words "shall be construed in accordance with the Postcode Address File (within the meaning given by section 116 of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

Consumer Protection (Code of Practice for Traders on Price Indications) Approval Order 1988
    77.In paragraph 2.2.4 of the Code of Practice in the Schedule to the Consumer Protection (Code of Practice for Traders on Price Indications) Approval Order 1988[78] (postage, packing and delivery charges) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

Legal Aid in Criminal and Care Proceedings (Costs) Regulations 1989
    78.In Part V of Schedule 3 of the Legal Aid in Criminal and Care Proceedings (Costs) Regulations 1989[79] (fees for advocacy in the Crown Court), in the Table of Offences -

Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989
79.In Article 342(1) of the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989[80] (re-direction of bankrupt's letters, etc.) for the words "the Post Office", where these words appear for the first time, are substituted the words -

Town and Country Planning Act 1990
80. - (1) Section 262 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990[81] (meaning of statutory undertakers) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (3) -

(3) In subsection (5)(a) and (b) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal postal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

(4) Before subsection (6) is inserted -

81. - (1) Section 263 of that Act (meaning of operational land) is amended as follows.

(2) Before subsection (3) is inserted -

(3) In subsection (3) -

    (4) In subsection (4)(a)(i) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal postal service provider".

    82.In section 265(1)(c) of that Act (meaning of appropriate Minister) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal postal service provider".

    83.In section 336(1) of that Act (interpretation), at the appropriate place, is inserted -

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
    84. - (1) Section 91 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990[82] (meaning of statutory undertakers etc.) is amended as follows.

    (2) In subsection (3)(b) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

    (3) After subsection (3) is inserted -

Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990
    85.In section 39(6) of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990[83] (interpretation) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

Housing (Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation) Regulations 1990
    86.In regulation 7(1)(c) of the Housing (Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation) Regulations 1990[84] (installations in common use) for the words "Post Office Act 1953" are substituted the words "Postal Services Act 2000".

Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991
    87. - (1) Section 52(1) of the Coal Mining Subsidence Act 1991[85] (interpretation) is amended as follows.

    (2) In the definition of "statutory undertakers", for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "any universal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

    (3) At the appropriate place is inserted -

" "universal service provider" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000; and any reference to the provision of a universal postal service shall be construed in accordance with that Act;".

Water Industry Act 1991
    88. - (1) Paragraph 1 of Schedule 13 to the Water Industry Act 1991[86] (protective provisions in respect of certain undertakings) is amended as follows.

    (2) In sub-paragraph (5)(a) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (so far as it is the provider's undertaking in relation to the provision of a universal postal service".

    (3) After sub-paragraph (5) is inserted -

Water Resources Act 1991
    89. - (1) Paragraph 1 of Schedule 22 to the Water Resources Act 1991[87] (protection for particular undertakings) is amended as follows.

    (2) In sub-paragraph (4)(a) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (so far as it is his undertaking in relation to the provision of a universal postal service)".

    (3) After sub-paragraph (4) is inserted -

Land Drainage Act 1991
    90. - (1) Paragraph 1 of Schedule 6 to the Land Drainage Act 1991[88] (protection for particular undertakings) is amended as follows.

    (2) In sub-paragraph (1)(a) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (so far as it is his undertaking in relation to the provision of a universal postal service)".

    (3) After sub-paragraph (1) is inserted -

Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991
91.In Article 2(2) of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1991[89] (interpretation), in the definition of "statutory undertaker", for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

Insolvency Rules (Northern Ireland) 1991
92.In Form 6.83 of Schedule 2 to the Insolvency Rules (Northern Ireland) 1991[90] -

Social Security Administration Act 1992
93. - (1) The Social Security Administration Act 1992[91] is amended as follows.

(2) In section 182A (return of social security post) -

(3) In section 182B (requirement to supply information about redirection of post) -

" -

"postal operator" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000;"; and

Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992
94. - (1) The Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992[92] is amended as follows.

(2) In section 158A (return of social security post) -

(3) In section 158B (requirement to supply information about redirection of post) -

" -

"postal operator" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000;"; and

Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(Scotland) Order 1992
    95. - (1) The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(Scotland) Order 1992[93] is amended as follows.

    (2) In article 2(1) (interpretation) in the definition of "statutory undertaker" for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

    (3) In paragraph 43 of Schedule 1 (development by statutory undertakers) -

Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1992
96. - (1) Regulation 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 1992[94] (interpretation) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1) in the definition of "statutory undertaker" -

(3) After paragraph (1) is inserted -

Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) Rules 1992
97.In rule 2(1) of the Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) Rules 1992[95] (interpretation) -

" "universal service provider" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000; and references to the provision of a universal postal service shall be construed in accordance with that Act;".

Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993
98. - (1) Section 161 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993[96] (vesting of land by order in the Urban Regeneration Agency) is amended as follows.

(2) After subsection (6) is inserted -

(3) In subsection (7) (definitions), in the definition of "statutory undertakers", after the word "Shipbuilders" is inserted the word "and".

Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993
99.In Article 2(2) of the Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993[97], in the definition of "statutory undertaker", for sub-paragraph (a) is substituted -

Public Services Contracts Regulations 1993
100. - (1) The Public Services Contracts Regulations 1993[98] are amended as follows.

(2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate places, are inserted -

" "letter" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000;

"postal business" means the provision of postal services in relation to letters;

"postal services" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000;

"the Post Office company" has the same meaning as in Part IV of the Postal Services Act 2000;

"relevant subsidiary" has the same meaning as in Part IV of the Postal Services Act 2000;".

(3) In Schedule 3 (GPA Annex 1 contracting authorities) for the words "Postal Business of the Post Office" are substituted the words "the Post Office company in connection with its postal business or a relevant subsidiary of that company in connection with the subsidiary's postal business".

Value Added Tax 1994
101.In section 96(1) of the Value Added Tax Act 1994[99] (interpretation) after the definition of "permanent trustee" is inserted -

" "the Post Office company" has the same meaning as in Part IV of the Postal Services Act 2000;"

Bail (Amendment) Act 1993 (Prescription of Prosecuting Authorities) Order 1994
    102.In the Schedule to the Bail (Amendment) Act 1993 (Prescription of Prosecuting Authorities) Order 1994[100] (prescribed prosecuting authorities) for the words "The Post Office" are substituted the words "A universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

Merchant Shipping Act 1995
    103.In section 30(10)(a) of the Merchant Shipping Act 1995[101] (payment of seamen's wages) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "the Post Office company (within the meaning of Part IV of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995
    104. - (1) The Criminal Procedure (Scotland ) Act 1995[102] is amended as follows.

    (2) In section 70(3) (proceedings against bodies corporate) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator".

    (3) In section 150(4) (failure of accused to appear) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator".

    (4) In section 228(6)(b) (probation orders) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operators".

    (5) In section 234D(3) (procedural matters relating to drug treatment and testing orders) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator".

    (6) In section 238(11) (community service orders) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator".

    (7) In section 307(1) (interpretation) the following entry is inserted at the appropriate place -

" "postal operator" has the meaning assigned to it by section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000."

The Prison and Young Offenders Centre Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995
    105.In rule 18(1) of the Prison and Young Offenders Centre Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995 [103](Money and articles received at a prison) for the words " the post office" are substituted the words "a postal operator."

Public Supply Contracts Regulations 1995
    106. - (1) The Public Supply Contracts Regulations 1995 [104] are amended as follows.

    (2) In regulation 2(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate places, are inserted -

" "letter" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000;

"postal business" means the postal services in relation to letters;

"postal services" has the same meaning as in the Postal Services Act 2000;

"the Post Office company" has the same meaning as in Part IV of the Postal Services Act 2000;

"relevant subsidiary" has the same meaning as in Part IV of the Postal Services Act 2000;".

    (3) In Schedule 1 (GPA annex 1 contracting authorities) for the words "Postal Business of the Post Office" are substituted the words "the Post Office company in connection with its postal business or a relevant subsidiary of that company in connection with the subsidiary's postal business".

Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995
    107. - (1) The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995[105] is amended as follows.

    (2) In article 1(2) (citation, commencement and interpretation) in the definition of "statutory undertaker" for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words " a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

    (3) In Part 17 of Schedule 2 (Development by statutory undertakers) in "Class J" -

Value Added Tax Regulations 1995
108.In regulation 2 of the Value Added Tax Regulations 1995 [106] (interpretation), at the appropriate place, is inserted -

" "the Post Office" company has the same meaning as in Part IV of the Postal Services Act 2000;".

Public Service Vehicles (Operators' Licences) Regulations 1995
109.In regulation 25 of the Public Service Vehicles (Operators' Licences) Regulations 1995 [107] (Post Office) -

Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order 1996
    110.In paragraph 35(5) of the Schedule to the Deregulation (Model Appeal Provisions) Order 1996 [108] (model rules for appeals) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned".

Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Temporary Use in Great Britain) Regulations 1996
    111.In paragraph 4 of Schedule 2 to the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) (Temporary Use in Great Britain) Regulations 1996 [109] (exemption from section 2(1) of the Act for certain goods carried by certain goods vehicles) for the words "section 87 of the Post Office Act 1953" are substituted the words "section 125(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000".

Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997
    112. - (1) Section 214 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 [110] (meaning of statutory undertakers) is amended as follows.

    (2) In subsection (3) -

(3) In subsection (5) for the words "the Post Office" are submitted the words "a universal postal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

(4) Before subsection (6) is inserted -

113. - (1) Section 215 of that Act (meaning of operational land) is amended as follows.

(2) Before subsection (3) is inserted -

    (3) In subsection (3), for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal postal service provider."; and

    (4) In subsection (5), for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal postal service provider".

    114.In section 217(1)(b) of that Act (meaning of appropriate Minister) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words " a universal postal service provider".

    115.In section 277(1) (interpretation), of that Act at the appropriate place, is inserted -

Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotlands) Act 1997
    116. - (1) In section 81 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997[111] (interpretation) is amended as follows.

    (2) In subsection (3)(b) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

    (3) After subsection (3) is inserted -

Planning (Hazardous Substances)(Scotland) Act 1997
    117.In section 38(5) of the Planning (Hazardous Substances)(Scotland) Act 1997[112] (interpretation) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

Reserve Forces Appeal Tribunals Rules 1997
    118.In rule 35(2) of the Reserve Forces Appeal Tribunals Rules 1997[113] (method of sending delivering or serving documents, etc) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned".

Vehicle Excise Duty (Immobilisation, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles) Regulations 1997
    119. - (1) In regulation 4(2)(g) of the Vehicle Excise Duty (Immobilisation, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles) Regulations 1997 [114] (disapplication of the regulations) -

Regional Development Agencies Act 1998
120. - (1) Section 19 of the Regional Development Agencies Act 1998 [115] (vesting of land by order in a regional development agency) is amended as follows.

(2) After subsection (8) is inserted -

    (3) In subsection (10)(definitions), in the definition of "statutory undertakers", for the words ", the Civil Aviation Authority and the Post Office" are substituted the words "and the Civil Aviation Authority".

Northern Ireland Act 1998
    121.In section 76(7)(g) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 [116] (discrimination by public authorities) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) so far as carrying out functions in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

New Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 1998
    122. - (1) The New Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 1998 [117] is amended as follows.

    (2) For article 3(4) (application of certain provisions for Assembly elections) is substituted -

(3) In Schedule 1 (application with modifications of certain provisions for Assembly elections) -

Civil Procedure Rules 1998
    123. - (1) The Civil Procedure Rules 1998 [119] are amended as follows.

    (2) In Schedule 1, in RSC Order 77 rule 17 (proceedings relating to postal packets) in paragraph (1) for the words "section 30(5) of the Post Office Act 1969" are substituted the words "section 92 of the Postal Services Act 2000".

    (3) In Schedule 2, in CCR Order 49 rule 15 (Post Office Act 1969) -

Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
    124.In section 127(4) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999[120] (requirement to supply information about redirection of post) for the words "Post Office Act 1953" are substituted the words "Postal Services Act 2000".

National Lottery (Imposition of Penalties and Revocation of Licences) Procedure Regulations 1999
    125.In regulation 19(2) of the National Lottery (Imposition of Penalties and Revocation of Licences) Procedure Regulations 1999 [121] (giving of notices) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned".

Education (Registered Inspectors of Schools Appeal Tribunal and Registered Nursery Education Inspectors Appeal Tribunal) (Procedure) Regulations 1999
    126.In regulation 36(2) of the Education (Registered Inspectors of Schools Appeal Tribunal and Registered Nursery Education Inspectors Appeal Tribunal) (Procedure) Regulations 1999[122] (method of sending, delivering or serving documents, etc) for the words "Post Office" are substituted for the words "postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned".

Enviromental Impact Assessment (Fish Farming in Marine Waters) Regulations 1999
    127.In regulations 8(2)(b) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (Fish Farming in Marine Waters) Regulations 1999 [123] (publicity where an environmental statement is submitted) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "public post office (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

Environmental Impact Assessment (Fish Farming in Marine Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999
    128.In regulation 8(b) of the Environmental Impact Assessment (Fish Farming in Marine Waters) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 [124] (publicity where an environmental statement is submitted) for the words "Post Office" are substituted the words "public post office (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 1999
    129. - (1) The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 1999[125]is amended as follows.

    (2) In article 2(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place, is inserted -

" "universal postal service provider" means a universal service provider within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000,".

(3) In article 29(3)(d) (breach of official duty) for the words "postmaster" are substituted the words "official designated by a universal postal service provider".

(4) In paragraph (1) of article 66 (right to send election address post free) -

(5) In paragraph (2) of that article -

    (6) In paragraphs (3) and (4) of that article for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "the universal postal service provider concerned".

    (7) In article 147(2) (service of notices) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "the postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned".

    (8) In paragraph 11(1) of Schedule 3 (delivery of postal ballot papers to post office) for the words from "the nearest" to "receipt" are substituted the words "such office or other place as may be arranged with an official designated by the universal postal service provider concerned and that official shall date stamp a receipt".

    (9) In paragraph 62(4) of Schedule 5 (delivery of documents to the Assembly) -

Prison Rules 1999
    130.In rule 44(1) of the Prison Rules 1999 [126] (money and articles received by post) for the words "through the post office" are substituted the words "by post".

Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 1999
    131. - (1) The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 1999 [127] is amended as follows.

    (2) In article 2(1) (interpretation), at the appropriate place, is inserted -

" "universal postal service provider" means a universal service provider within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000,".

(3) In article 27 (breach of official duty) in paragraph (3)(b) for the word "postmaster" are substituted the words "official designated by a universal postal service provider".

(4) In paragraph (1) of article 58 (right to send election address post free) -

(5) In paragraph (2) of that article -

    (6) In paragraphs (3) and (4) for "the Post Office", in both places where those words occur, there shall be substituted "the universal postal service provider concerned";

    (7) In paragraph (7), for the words "Head Postmaster, the controlling Head Postmaster for the purposes of the Post Office Regulations 1987" are substituted the words "official designated by a universal postal service provider, the controlling designated official".

    (8) In paragraph 67 of Schedule 2 (delivery of documents to the sheriff clerk) -

    (9) In paragraph 10(1) of Schedule 4 (delivery of postal ballot papers to post office) for the words from "the nearest" to "receipt" are substituted the words "such office or other place as may be arranged with an official designated by the universal postal service provider concerned and that official shall date stamp a receipt".

European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 1999
    132. - (1) The European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 1999 [128] are amended as follows.

    (2) In regulation 3(3) (application of certain provisions for European Parliamentary Elections) -

(3) In Schedule 1 (application with modifications of provisions of the Representation of the People Acts 1983 and 1985) in the modifications to the Representation of the People Act 1983 -

Visiting Forces and International Headquarters (Application of Law) Order 1999
    133.In article 7(3) of the Visiting Forces and International Headquarters (Application of Law) Order 1999 [129] (wireless telegraphy, postal service and telecommunications systems) for the words "Section 66 of the British Telecommunications Act 1981 (which confers on the Post Office the exclusive privilege of conveying etc. letters in the United Kingdom)" are substituted the words "Section 6 of the Postal Services Act 2000 (which prohibits the conveyance of letters by a person unless he is the holder of a licence authorising him to convey letters)".

Town and Country Planning (Trees) Regulations 1999
    134.In paragraph 5(2) of the Order in the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Trees) Regulations 1999 [130] (form of tree preservation order) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal postal service provider in connection with the provision of a universal postal service".

Regulation Of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
    135. - (1) The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 [131] is amended as follows.

    (2) In section 18(12)(d) (exception from section 17: meaning of relevant offence) for the words "section 58 of The Post Office Act 1953" are substituted the words "section 83 or 84 of the Postal Services Act 2000".

    (3) In section 82(3) (savings etc.) for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000)".

    (4) In paragraph 23 of Schedule 1 (relevant authorities for purposes of certain authorisations) for the words "The Post Office" are substituted the words "A universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) acting in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)".

Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000
    136. - (1) Paragraph 14 of Schedule 1 to the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 [132] (excepted land for the purposes of Part 1) is amended as follows.

    (2) In the definition of "statutory undertaker", in paragraph (e), for the words "the Post Office" are substituted the words "a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 200