# Energy Act 2004, Paragraph 3


(1) The Treasury or a Minister of the Crown may use money provided by Parliament for the acquisition of—
(a) securities of the transferee company; or
(b) rights to subscribe for such securities.
(2) The consent of the Treasury is required for—
(a) an acquisition by a Minister of the Crown under sub-paragraph (1); or
(b) a disposal by a Minister of the Crown of securities or rights acquired by virtue of this paragraph.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/20/schedule/6/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/energy-act-2004/schedule-6/paragraph-3
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