Article 2a Definition of the appropriate authorityF1

Subject to paragraph 2, ‘the appropriate authority’ means—

1. (a)

   for regulations applying in relation to England, the Secretary of State;

2. (b)

   for regulations applying in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

3. (c)

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

‘The appropriate authority is the Secretary of State if consent is given by—

1. (a)

   for regulations applying in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

2. (b)

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