Interpretation2

1

In this Order–

  • “the 1975 Act” means the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975;

  • “authority” means–

    1. a

      the East Authority;

    2. b

      the North Authority; and

    3. c

      the West Authority;

  • “the East Authority” means the East of Scotland Water Authority;

  • “financial year” means the period of twelve months beginning with 1st April;

  • “the North Authority” means the North of Scotland Water Authority;

  • “prescribed class of lands and heritages” means the class of lands and heritages prescribed for the purposes of section 6(1) of the 1975 Act in article 3 of this Order; and

  • “the West Authority” means the West of Scotland Water Authority.

2

Any reference in this Order to–

a

lands and heritages occupied by an authority includes a reference to lands and heritages which, if unoccupied, are owned by that authority; and

b

lands and heritages used for any purpose includes a reference to lands and heritages which are unused but in relation to which it appears that, when next in use, they will be used for such a purpose.