30Meaning of “the relevant authority”
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(1)In this Part “the relevant authority” means—
(a)in relation to England, the Director (as defined by section 31(1)), and
(b)in relation to Wales, such person as may be designated for the purposes of this section by regulations made by the Assembly.
(2)The power conferred by subsection (1)(b) includes power to designate the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales.
(3)Regulations under subsection (1)(b) designating a person as the relevant authority in relation to Wales may make such amendments of any enactment (including any enactment contained in this Act) as appear to the Assembly to be necessary or expedient in connection with the designation of that person.