[F13 Other definitions.S
(1)This section applies for the purposes of this Part.
(2)“Works contract” means a contract constituting or including an agreement which provides for the carrying out of work by a defined authority.
(3)But a contract is not a works contract if it constitutes or includes an agreement providing for a defined authority to discharge the functions of a Minister of the Crown, another defined authority or (in the application of this Part to England and Wales) a [F2sewerage undertaker].
(4)“Functional work” means—
(a)work carried out by a defined authority, other than work carried out under a works contract; and
(b)work which is carried out otherwise than by a defined authority but which is dependent upon, or incidental or preparatory to, other work which, by virtue of paragraph (a) above, is functional work in relation to that authority;
and work carried out as mentioned in paragraph (b) above shall be treated as carried out by the defined authority.
(5)“Financial year” means a period of 12 months beginning with 1st April.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 3 repealed (E.W.) (27.7.1999 with effect in accordance with ss. 21, 27 of the amending Act) by 1999 c. 27, ss. 21(1)(b), 34, Sch. 2(1), Note
F2Words substituted by Water Act 1989 (c. 15, SIF 130), ss. 58(7), 101(1), 141(6), 160(1)(2)(4), 163, 189(4)–(10), 190, 193(1), Sch. 25 para. 79(1), Sch. 26 paras. 3(1)(2), 17, 40(4), 57(6), 58
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 3(3) modified by S.I. 1988/1373, reg. 3
C2S. 3(4) applied (with modifications) (10.11.1994) by S.I. 1994/2884, art. 3(2)
S. 3(4) applied (with modifications) (11.11.1994) by S.I. 1994/2888, art. 3(2)
S. 3(4) applied (with modifications) (20.7.1995) by S.I. 1995/1915, art. 5(2)