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Regulation 4 Definition of competent authority

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(1)

In these regulations “competent authority” in relation to a holding, means the authority responsible for determining the area aid application submitted in respect of the holding.

(2)

The competent authorities are—

(a)

in Wales, the National Assembly for Wales;

(b)

in Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;

(c)

in England, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; and

(d)

in Northern Ireland, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.