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Regulation 2

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(1)

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the meanings respectively assigned to them, that is to say—

  • “the Act” means the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971;

  • “Governor” means the Governor (however styled) or administrator of

    1. (i)

      any part of Her Majesty's dominions other than the British Islands; or

    2. (ii)

      a protectorate; or

    3. (iii)

      a trust, territory designated for the purposes of this section by an order made by the Secretary of State with the consent of the Treasury; or

    4. (iv)

      any federation or association of overseas territories;

and references to a Governor include, except where the context otherwise requires, reference to a person who has been a Governor.

(2)

The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of and otherwise in relation to these Regulations as it applies for the interpretation of and otherwise in relation to an Act of Parliament.