Regulation 2 Interpretation
In these Regulations—
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“the Act” means the Building Societies Act 1986;
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“the accounting year 1997—98” means the period of 12 months ending on 31st March 1998;
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“amalgamation” means an amalgamation under section 93 of the Act;
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“operative date” means the date on which these Regulations come into force;
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“registered”, in relation to any time, means having the status of a society registered or deemed to be registered under the Act at that time;
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“the relevant year” means the period of 12 months ending on 31st December 1996;
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“society” means a building society; and
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“transfer of engagements” means a transfer of engagements under section 94 of the Act.