Section 2 Interpretation.

In this Act unless the context otherwise requires—

• “The M1Act of 1868” means the Gun Barrel Proof Act 1868;

• “The Gunmakers Company” means the Master Wardens and Society of the Mystery of Gunmakers of the City of London;

• “The Guardians” means the Guardians of the Birmingham Proof House;

• “The two companies” means the Gunmakers Company and the Guardians;

• “The Minister” means the F1Secretary of State;

• Other words and expressions to which meanings are assigned by section 4 of the Act of 1868 have the same respective meanings.