Article 2A Definition of appropriate authorityF1
For the purposes of this Regulation, ‘appropriate authority’ means:
in relation to England, the Secretary of State;
in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;
in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;
in relation to Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs.
But the appropriate authority is the Secretary of State:
in relation to Scotland, at any time that the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers so agree;
in relation to Northern Ireland, at any time that the Secretary of State and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs so agree.
The relevant authorities for Scotland and Northern Ireland must each ensure that a statement identifying the appropriate authority for their constituent nation is published on a website maintained by them on or on their behalf.