4.—(1) Section 1 (interpretation of references to the Conventions and Contracting States) is amended as follows.

(2) In subsection (1) after the definition of “the Lugano Convention” insert—

““the Maintenance Regulation” means Council Regulation (EC) No 4/2009 including as applied in relation to Denmark by virtue of the Agreement made on 19th October 2005 between the European Community and the Kingdom of Denmark;”.

(3) In subsection (3) after the definition of “Brussels Contracting State” insert—

““Maintenance Regulation State”, in any provision, in the application of that provision in relation to the Maintenance Regulation means a Member State;”.