Whereas the Highland Council has applied in writing for a harbour empowerment order under section 16 of the Harbours Act 1964 1964 c. 40; section 16 was amended by the Transport Act 1981 (c. 56), section 18 and Schedule 6, paragraphs 3, 4(1) and 14 and by the Transport and Works Act 1992 (c. 42), Schedule 3, paragraph 2.
And whereas it appears to the Scottish Ministers The functions of the Secretary of State were transferred to the Scottish Ministers by virtue of section 53 of the Scotland Act 1998 (c. 46). Schedule 3 was amended by the Transport Act 1981, section 18 and Schedule 6, paragraph 4(2) to (7) and (12) and by the Transport and Works Act 1992, Schedule 3, paragraph 10. Paragraph A2 was inserted by the Harbour Works (Assessment of Environmental Effects) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/1946). O.J. No. L175, 5.7.85, p.40.
And whereas the Scottish Ministers have directed the applicant to supply them with the information referred to in Annex III to the Directive in accordance with that paragraph;
And whereas the Scottish Ministers have complied with the requirements of paragraph 3A of Schedule 3 to the said Act Paragraph 3A was inserted by the Harbour Works (Assessment of Environmental Effects) (Amendment) Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/1946).
Now, therefore, the Scottish Ministers, in exercise of the powers conferred on them by section 16 of the said Act Section 57 contains a definition of “the Minister” relevant to the exercise of powers under which this Order is made.