Explanatory provisionsE+W+N.I.

F114 Interpretation of Part I.E+W+N.I.

In this Part of this Act—

• “business” includes a profession and the activities of any government department or local or public authority;

• [F1“consumer contract” has the same meaning as in the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (see section 61);]

• [F1“consumer notice” has the same meaning as in the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (see section 61);]

• “goods”has the same meaning as in [F2the Sale of Goods Act 1979];

• “hire-purchase agreement” has the same meaning as in the M1 Consumer Credit Act 1974;

• “negligence” has the meaning given by section 1(1);

• “notice” includes an announcement, whether or not in writing, and any other communication or pretended communication; and

• “personal injury” includes any disease and any impairment of physical or mental condition.