# The Civil Defence (General Local Authority Functions) (Scotland) Regulations 1993, Regulation 2: Interpretation


In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires–
“area”, in relation to a local authority, means region, islands area or district, as the case may be;
“region”, “islands area” and “district” have the same meanings as in the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973; and
“relevant regional council”, in relation to a district council, means the council of the region in which the area of the district council is situated.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/1774/regulation/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-defence-general-local-authority-functions-scotland-regulations-1993/regulation-2
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