1 Interpretation.
1
In this Act “the consolidation Acts” means—
a
b
so much of this Act as re-enacts provisions repealed by this Act.
2
In this Act—
a
a provision of a local Act (including an Act confirming a provisional order);
b
a provision of so much of any public general Act as has effect with respect to a particular area, with respect to particular persons or works or with respect to particular provisions falling within any paragraph of this definition;
c
a provision of an instrument made under any provision falling within paragraph (a) or (b) above; or
d
a provision of any other instrument which is in the nature of a local enactment;
“modifications” includes additions, alterations and omissions, and cognate expressions shall be construed accordingly;
“the NRA” means the National Rivers Authority;
“subordinate legislation” has the same meaning as in the M7Interpretation Act 1978.