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Regulation 2 Intepretation

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(1)

The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply to the interpretation of these Regulations as it applies to the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

(2)

Unless the context otherwise requires, expressions used in these Regulations shall have the same meanings as in the Act.

(3)

In these Regulations the following expression has the meaning hereby assigned to it, that is to say—

“local authority” means —

(a)

as respects England and Wales, the council of a county borough, borough or urban or rural district, or the Common Council of the City of London;

(b)

as respects Scotland, a town or county council.