The Bills of Exchange Act 18827 is amended as follows.

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

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”.

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

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

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

The Land Registration Act 192511 is amended as follows.

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)”.

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”.

The Land Registration Rules 192512 are amended as follows.

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)”.

Section 2 of the Motor Vehicles and Road Traffic Act (Northern Ireland) 193016 is amended as follows.

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

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”.

The Opencast Coal Act 195819 is amended as follows.

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)”.

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).”.

The Post Office Act 196929 is amended as follows.

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

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)”.

Regulation 5 of the Drainage Rates (Appeals) Regulations 197030 (hereditaments occupied for purposes of extensive undertakings) is amended as follows.

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”.

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

Schedule 3 to the Secretary of State for the Environmental Order 197031 (amendments and adaptations of enactments) is amended as follows.

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)”.

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)”.

The Civil Defence (Posts and Telecommunications) Regulations 197135 are amended as follows.

The Walkways Regulations 197339 are amended as follows.

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

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”.

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”.

Paragraph 10 of Schedule 1 to the Solicitors Act 197442 (power of High Court to re-direct mail of solicitor) is amended as follows.

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”.

Section 27 of the Welsh Development Agency Act 197543 is amended as follows.

After subsection (1) is inserted—

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 197645 is amended as follows.

After section 44(1) is inserted—

The Solicitors (Northern Ireland) Order 197646 is amended as follows.

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”.

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

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”.

After subsection (2) is inserted—

The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 198051 is amended as follows.

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)”.

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

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”.

After section 170(2) is inserted—

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”.

The Highways Act 198052 is amended as follows.

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”.

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”.

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”.

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”.

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”.

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

Section 8 of the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 198153 (meaning of “instrument”) is amended as follows.

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

After subsection (3) is inserted—

The Acquisition of Land Act 198155 is amended as follows.

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

Section 105 of the Civil Aviation Act 198257 (general interpretation) is amended as follows.

After subsection (1) is inserted—

The Representation of the People Act 198358 is amended as follows.

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”.

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”.

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

The Parliamentary Writs Order 198359 is amended as follows.

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

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”.

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

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

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”.

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”.

Paragraph 10 of Schedule 5 to the Administration of Justice Act 198563 (power of High Court to re-direct mail of licensed conveyancer) is amended as follows.

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”.

The Data Protection Tribunal Rules 198565 are amended as follows.

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”.

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”.

The Postal Packets (Customs and Excise) Regulations 198667 are amended as follows.

In regulation 6 after the word “except” are inserted the words “in a postal packet.”.

For regulation 7 is substituted the following—

For regulation 8 is substituted the following—

For regulation 9(1) is substituted the following—

In regulations 11, 12 and 13 for the words “Post Office” are substituted the words “postal operator”.

In regulation 14 for the words “Post Office” are substituted the words “postal operator”.

In regulation 15 for the words “Post Office”, each time they appear, are substituted the words “postal operator”.

In regulation 17 for the words “Post Office” are substituted the words “postal operator”.

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”.

Article 16 of the Mental Health (NI) Order 198669 (correspondence of detained patients) is amended as follows.

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

The European Parliamentary Elections (Northern Ireland) Regulations 198672 is amended as follows.

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

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)”.

The Housing Act 198876 is amended as follows.

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

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”.

Section 91 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 199082 (meaning of statutory undertakers etc.) is amended as follows.

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”.

After subsection (3) is inserted—

Section 52(1) of the Coal Mining Subsidence Act 199185 (interpretation) is amended as follows.

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”.

At the appropriate place is inserted—

Paragraph 1 of Schedule 13 to the Water Industry Act 199186 (protective provisions in respect of certain undertakings) is amended as follows.

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”.

After sub-paragraph (5) is inserted—

Paragraph 1 of Schedule 22 to the Water Resources Act 199187 (protection for particular undertakings) is amended as follows.

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)”.

After sub-paragraph (4) is inserted—

Paragraph 1 of Schedule 6 to the Land Drainage Act 199188 (protection for particular undertakings) is amended as follows.

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)”.

After sub-paragraph (1) is inserted—

The Social Security Administration Act 199291 is amended as follows.

The Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 199292 is amended as follows.

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(Scotland) Order 199293 is amended as follows.

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)”.

Regulation 2 of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) Regulations 199294 (interpretation) is amended as follows.

After paragraph (1) is inserted—

Section 161 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 199396 (vesting of land by order in the Urban Regeneration Agency) is amended as follows.

After subsection (6) is inserted—

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

The Public Services Contracts Regulations 199398 are amended as follows.

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

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”.

The Criminal Procedure (Scotland ) Act 1995102 is amended as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Public Supply Contracts Regulations 1995 104 are amended as follows.

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

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”.

The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995105 is amended as follows.

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)”.

In section 81 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997111 (interpretation) is amended as follows.

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”.

After subsection (3) is inserted—

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

After subsection (8) is inserted—

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”.

The New Northern Ireland Assembly (Elections) Order 1998 117 is amended as follows.

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

The Civil Procedure Rules 1998 119 are amended as follows.

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”.

The National Assembly for Wales (Representation of the People) Order 1999125is amended as follows.

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

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”.

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

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”.

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”.

The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 1999 127 is amended as follows.

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

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”.

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”;

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”.

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”.

The European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 1999 128 are amended as follows.

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 131 is amended as follows.

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”.

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)”.

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)”.

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.

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 2000) in connection with the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act)”.

In the definition of “statutory undertaking”, after the words “statutory undertaker” are inserted the words “(which, in the case of a universal service provider (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000), means his undertaking so far as relating to the provision of a universal postal service (within the meaning of that Act))”.

The Data Protection Tribunal (Enforcement Appeals) Rules 2000 134 are amended as follows.

In rule 4(3) (time limit for appealing) for the words “Post Office” are substituted the words “postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned”.

In rule 9(2) (withdrawal of appeal) for the words “Post Office” are substituted the words “postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned”.

The Data Protection Tribunal (National Security Appeals) Rules 2000 135 are amended as follows.

In rule 5(4) (time limit for appealing) for the words “Post Office” are substituted the words “postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned”.

In rule 13(2) (withdrawal of appeal) for the words “Post Office” are substituted the words “postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned”.

The Data Protection Tribunal (National Security Appeals) (Telecommunications) Rules 2000 136 are amended as follows.

In rule 5(4) (time limit for appealing) for the words “Post Office” are substituted the words “postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned”.

In rule 13(2) (withdrawal of appeal) for the words “Post Office” are substituted the words “postal operator (within the meaning of the Postal Services Act 2000) concerned”.

The Transport and Works (Applications and Objections Procedure) (England and Wales) Rules 2000138are amended as follows.