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Regulation 18 Meaning of appropriate authority

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(1)

In this Part, “appropriate authority” has the meaning given by this regulation.

(2)

The “appropriate authority” is—

(a)

for regulations applying in relation to England, Wales or Northern Ireland, the Secretary of State;

(b)

for regulations applying in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers.

(3)

But the appropriate authority is the Secretary of State, in relation to regulations applying in relation to Scotland, if consent is given by the Scottish Ministers.