Interpretation2.

(1)

In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires—

“the 1975 Act” means the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1975;

“a Company” means—

(a)

Scottish Power plc;

(b)

Scottish Hydro-Electric plc; or

(c)

Scottish Nuclear Limited;

“declared net capacity”, in relation to generating plant, means the highest generation of electricity (at the main alternator terminals), expressed to the nearest 100th part of a megawatt, which can be maintained indefinitely without causing damage to the plant, less so much of that capacity as is consumed by the plant;

“financial year” means the period of twelve months beginning with 1st April;

“generating plant” means plant which is used or available for use for the purposes of generating electricity;

“non-domestic water rate” shall be construed in accordance with the provisions of section 40 of the Water (Scotland) Act 19802; and

“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 a Company includes a reference to lands and heritages which, if unoccupied, are owned by a Company; 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.