Part 2Nature conservation in the UK

Interpretation

I139Interpretation

In this Part—

  • “the joint committee” means the Joint Nature Conservation Committee;

  • “Minister of the Crown” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975 (c. 26);

  • “nature conservation” means the conservation of flora, fauna or geological or physiographical features;

  • “the relevant Northern Ireland department” means the Department of the Environment in Northern Ireland;

  • “research” includes inquiries and investigations.