Part IIU.K.Amendments of Law as to Entry, Enlistment and Terms of Service in regular Forces

Interpretation of Part IIU.K.

14 Interpretation of Part II.U.K.

(1)In this Part of this Act—

  • “rating” means a member of the Royal Navy of or below the rate of [F1warrant officer];

  • “commanding officer”, in relation to a person, means such officer having powers of command over that person as may be determined by or under regulations of the Defence Council;

  • “competent authority” means the Defence Council or an officer prescribed by regulations of the Defence Council to act for the purposes of this Part of this Act.

(2)Regulations of the Defence Council may prescribe different officers to act as competent authority for different purposes of this Part of this Act.

Textual Amendments