Interpretation

2.  In this scheme, unless the context otherwise requires—

“applicant”, in relation to the approval of expenditure for the purposes of a grant, means the person who is making or has made the application for that approval;

“the appropriate Minister” means—

(a)

in relation to England, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food,

(b)

in relation to Scotland, the Secretary of State for Scotland,

(c)

in relation to Wales, the Secretary of State for Wales;

“approved” means approved for the purposes of a grant under this scheme by the appropriate Minister in writing, and “approve” and “approval” shall be construed accordingly;

“the Commission” means the Commission of the European Communities;

“Community aid” means aid from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund;

“the Council” means the Council of the European Communities;

“the interim Council Regulation” means Council Regulation (EEC) No. 31/83 on an interim common measure for restructuring the inshore fishing industry and aquaculture;

“the new Council Regulation” means Council Regulation (EEC) No. 2908/83 on a common measure for restructuring, modernising and developing the fishing industry and for developing aquaculture.