(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 local authority as defined in section 1(a) of the Local Government Act 2000 (c. 22), and
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).
Commencement Information
I1S. 86 in force at 31.5.2006 by S.I. 2006/1382, art. 2