Interpretation2.
(1)
In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires—
“the 1975 Act ” means the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975;
“British Telecom ” means the company registered at the date of this Order by the name of British Telecommunications plc.;
“financial year ” means the period of twelve months beginning with 1st April;
“prescribed class of lands and heritages ” means the class of lands and heritages prescribed for the purposes of section 6(1) of the 1975 Act in article 3 of this Order.
(2)
Any reference in this Order to—
(a)
lands and heritages occupied by British Telecom includes a reference to lands and heritages which, if unoccupied, are owned by British Telecom; and
(b)
lands and heritages used for any purpose includes a reference to lands and heritages which are unused but in relation to which it appears that, when next in use, they will be used for such a purpose.