7A   Acquisition of historic buildings or places

(1)  The Minister may, if satisfied that a building, structure or site is suitable for control and management by the Trust, authorise in writing the acquisition (either as property of the Trust or otherwise) by the Trust of the building, structure or site along with any of its appurtenant grounds or works.

(2)  The Trust may, in accordance with the Minister’s authorisation, purchase, lease or otherwise acquire the building, structure or site and any such grounds or works.