Section 15E InterpretationF1

In sections 15A to 15D and this section—

• “consumer”, in relation to a consumer contract, means a person who concludes the contract for a purpose which can be regarded as being outside the person's trade or profession;

• “consumer contract” means—

  1. (a)

     a contract for the sale of goods on instalment credit terms,

  2. (b)

     a contract for a loan repayable by instalments, or for any other form of credit, made to finance the sale of goods, or

  3. (c)

     a contract which has been concluded with a person who—

     1. (i)

        pursues commercial or professional activities in the part of the United Kingdom in which the consumer is domiciled, or

     2. (ii)

        by any means, directs such activities to that part or to other parts of the United Kingdom including that part,

     and which falls within the scope of such activities,

  but it does not include a contract of transport other than a contract which, for an inclusive price, provides for a combination of travel and accommodation or a contract of insurance,

• “defendant” includes defender.

In determining any question as to the meaning or effect of any provision contained in sections 15A to 15D and this section—