Paragraph 10

In these regulations the following expressions have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say—

• “the Act” means the Mines and Quarries Act, 1954;

• “banksman” and “onsetter” have the meanings assigned thereto by the Coal and Other Mines (Shafts, Outlets and Roads) Regulations, 1956^f1;

• “electrical apparatus”, “electrician of the mine” and “mechanic of the mine” have the meanings assigned thereto by the Coal and Other Mines (Mechanics and Electricians) Regulations, 1956^f2;

• “mine” has the meaning assigned thereto by regulation one.

The Interpretation Act, 1889, shall apply to the interpretation of these regulations as it applies to the interpretation of an act of Parliament.