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