Paragraph 2 InterpretationI1

In this scheme any reference to a paragraph or a Part is a reference to a paragraph or a Part of this scheme, and —

• “the Authority” means the fire authority constituted for the combined area by virtue of paragraph 4;

• “the combined area” means the fire authority area comprising the areas referred to in paragraph 3;

• “the combined fire service fund” means the combined fire service fund established by virtue of paragraph 6;

• “constituent authority” means a council referred to in paragraph 3; and

• “the fire brigade” means, unless otherwise indicated, the fire brigade established for the combined area by virtue of paragraph 5.