Gas Act 1986

66 General interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—

• " the [1972 c. 60.] 1972 Act " means the Gas Act 1972 ;

• " the appointed day " has the meaning given by section 3 above;

• " contravention ", in relation to any direction, condition, requirement, regulation or order, includes any failure to comply with it and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;

• " the Corporation " means the British Gas Corporation ;

• " the Director " means the Director General of Gas Supply ;

• "modifications" includes additions, alterations and omissions and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;

• " subordinate legislation " has the same meaning as in the [1978 c. 30.] Interpretation Act 1978;

• " the successor company " has the meaning given by section 49(1) above;

• " the transfer date " has the meaning given by section 49(1) above;

• " the transitional period " has the meaning given by section 57(1) above.