Paragraph 1 InterpretationF1

a reference to a level is a reference to that level as defined in the Very High Cost Case contract;

a reference to a category is a reference to that category as defined in that contract;

the standard rates apply to work as described in the Very High Cost Case contract Guide; and

the preliminary hearing, half day and full day rates apply as described in the Very High Cost Case contract Guide.

“Task List” has the meaning given in the Very High Cost Case contract;

“parties” means the representative who has signed the Very High Cost Case contract and the Lord Chancellor.