Regulation 50 Interpretation of this ChapterI1

a “declaration period” is the period between the initial declaration date and the first periodic declaration date, or between a later periodic declaration date and the next periodic declaration date;

the “initial declaration date” in respect of a supply contract is the later of—

“periodic declaration dates” are dates chosen by the supplier, falling at intervals of not more than one month, of which the first shall be not more than 31 days after the initial declaration date and the last shall be the last day of the scheme period; and

“relevant arrangement” has the meaning given in regulation 51(3).