Article 3A Definition: appropriate authorityF1
(1.)
In this Regulation, “the appropriate authority” means—
(a)
in relation to England, the Secretary of State;
(b)
in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;
(c)
in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers.
(2.)
But “the appropriate authority” is the Secretary of State if consent is given—
(a)
in relation to Wales, by the Welsh Ministers;
(b)
in relation to Scotland, by the Scottish Ministers.