Section 39 InterpretationI1

In this Part—

• “the joint committee” means the Joint Nature Conservation Committee;

• “Minister of the Crown” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975 (c. 26);

• “nature conservation” means the conservation of flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features;

• “the relevant Northern Ireland department” means the Department of the Environment in Northern Ireland;

• “research” includes inquiries and investigations.