[F1Article 2AU.K.Appropriate authority
For the purposes of this Regulation, “appropriate authority” means—
(a)
in relation to England, the Secretary of State;
(b)
in relation to Scotland—
(i)
the Scottish Ministers; or
(ii)
where the Scottish Ministers consent, the Secretary of State;
(c)
in relation to Wales—
(i)
the Welsh Ministers; or
(ii)
where the Welsh Ministers consent, the Secretary of State.]
Textual Amendments
F1Arts. 2A-2C inserted (31.12.2020) by The Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1358), regs. 2(2), 9