Article 2A Appropriate authorityF1

For the purposes of this Regulation, “appropriate authority” means—

1. (a)

   in relation to England, the Secretary of State;

2. (b)

   in relation to Scotland—

   1. (i)

      the Scottish Ministers; or

   2. (ii)

      where the Scottish Ministers consent, the Secretary of State;

3. (c)

   in relation to Wales—

   1. (i)

      the Welsh Ministers; or

   2. (ii)

      where the Welsh Ministers consent, the Secretary of State.