Article 1a InterpretationF1
In this Decision—
(a)
“the appropriate authority” means:
(i)
in relation to England, the Secretary of State;
(ii)
in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;
(iii)
in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;
but the appropriate authority is the Secretary of State if consent is given:
(i)
in respect of functions exercisable in relation to Wales, by the Welsh Ministers;
(ii)
in respect of functions exercisable in relation to Scotland, by the Scottish Ministers;
(b)
“the Aquatic Animal Health Regulations” means—
(i)
in relation to England and Wales, the Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009;
(ii)
in relation to Scotland, the Aquatic Animal Health (Scotland) Regulations 2009.