Section 2 Interpretation

In this Scheme, unless the context otherwise requires—

• “the control period”, in relation to a grant under this Scheme, means a period of 3 years commencing with the date on which the improvement was completed to the satisfaction of the Ministers;

• “improvement”, in relation to a vessel, means the acquisition, installation, modification, renewal or replacement of any part of the vessel, or of an engine or any part of an engine of or for the vessel, or of any relevant equipment required for, or installed or used on, the vessel;

• “length”, in relation to a vessel, means length between perpendiculars measured in accordance with Article 2(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2930/86 defining characteristics for fishing vessels^f1;

• “the Ministers” means the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Secretaries of State respectively concerned with the sea fish industry in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland;

• “relevant equipment” means equipment or apparatus of any description constructed or adapted for the purpose of catching sea fish.

Any reference in this Scheme to a numbered paragraph shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be construed as a reference to the paragraph bearing that number in this Scheme.

Any payment of grant made under this Scheme by the Ministers may be made by any of them and any reference in the Scheme to such payment shall be construed accordingly.