Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Order)
Section 62 of the Postal Services Act 2000 provides that, on the day appointed by the Secretary of State, all the property, rights and liabilities of the Post Office are to transfer to a company nominated by the Secretary of State for that purpose.
This Order nominates Consignia plc (registered number 4074919) as that company and sets the 26th March 2001 as the appointed day on which the transfer will occur.