In this Order—

• “the Act” means the Local Government Act 1992;

• “the 1972 Act” means the Local Government Act 19724;

• “Devon” means the non-metropolitan county of Devon and “the Devon Council” means the council of that county;

• “Plymouth” (except in references to the county of Plymouth) means the city of Plymouth and “the Plymouth Council” means the council of that city;

• “the relevant date” means 5th May 1997;

• “relevant provision” means a provision in any subordinate legislation made under the Act or made, in connection with the Act or such provision, under any other enactment;

• “the reorganisation date” means 1st April 1998;

• “subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in section 21 of the Interpretation Act 19785; and

• “Torbay” (except in references to the county of Torbay) means the borough of Torbay and “the Torbay Council” means the council of that borough.

The period beginning with the relevant date and ending immediately before the reorganisation date is specified as the preliminary period for the purposes of any statutory instrument made under the Act.