Interpretation

2.—(1) In this Order–

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

“authority” means–

“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.