2. In this scheme any reference to a paragraph or a Part is a reference to a paragraph or a Part of this scheme, and—
“the Authority” means the fire authority constituted for the combined area by virtue of paragraph 4;
“the combined area” means the fire authority area comprising the areas referred to in paragraph 3;
“the combined fire service fund” means the combined fire service fund established by virtue of paragraph 6;
“constituent authority” means a council referred to in paragraph 3; and
“the fire brigade” means, unless otherwise indicated, the fire brigade established for the combined area by virtue of paragraph 5.