Part 8Flexible administrative arrangements

Chapter 1Agreements with designated bodies

Supplementary

86Interpretation

1

In sections 81 to 85 “agreement” means an agreement under section 78 or 79.

2

In this Chapter “DEFRA function” means a function which at the material time falls to be performed by or through the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

3

A certificate issued by the Secretary of State that a function falls to be performed as mentioned in subsection (2) is conclusive evidence of that fact.

4

In this Chapter—

  • “designated body” has the meaning given by section 80;

  • “local authority” means—

    1. a

      a local authority as defined in section 1(a) of the Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22), and

    2. b

      the Greater London Authority;

  • “Minister of the Crown” has the same meaning as in the Ministers of the Crown Act 1975 (c. 26);

  • “subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in the Interpretation Act 1978 (c. 30).