MISCELLANEOUS

Application to Scotland

29.  In the application of these Regulations to Scotland–

(a)any reference to a mentally disordered person shall be construed as a reference to a person who is incapable by reason of mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984(1) of managing and administering his property and affairs;

(b)any reference to a receiver in relation to a mentally disordered person shall be construed as a reference to a curator bonis, guardian or tutor;

(c)any reference to a bankruptcy order shall be construed as a reference to an award of sequestration;

(d)any reference to the Official Receiver shall be construed as a reference to the trustee in bankruptcy or a judicial factor;

(e)any reference to probate, letters of administration or letters of administration with the will annexed shall be construed as a reference to confirmation of an executor;

(f)any reference to the Treasury Solicitor shall be construed as a reference to the Queen’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer;

(g)any reference to the Chief Registrar of friendly societies shall be construed as a reference to the Assistant Registrar of friendly societies for Scotland.