126.—(1) The Water Industry Act 1991 is amended as follows.
(2) In section 155(6) (undertaker's powers in relation to land: compulsory purchase), for “memorandum and articles” substitute “ articles ”.
(3) In section 219(1) (general interpretation), for the definition of “limited company” substitute—
““limited company” means a company (as defined in section 1(1) of the Companies Act 2006) that—
(a)is registered in England and Wales or Scotland, and
(b)is limited by shares.”.
(4) In Part 1 of Schedule 3 (special administration orders: modifications of the Insolvency Act 1986), in paragraph 4(b) M1 for “memorandum or articles of association” substitute “ articles of association ”.
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M1Paragraph 4(b) was amended by the Water Act 2003 (c.37), Schedule 8, paragraphs 2 and 52(1) and (2)(b).