1.—(1) In regulation 2, in paragraph (1) —
(a)the following definition shall be inserted after that of “the Directive on medium accuracy bar weights and cylindrical weights” —
““the Directive on gas volume meters” means Council Directive No. 71/318/EEC as amended by Commission Directive No. 74/331/EEC, Commission Directive No. 78/365/EEC and Commission Directive No. 82/623/EEC; and”
(b)the following definition shall be inserted after that of “manufacturer” —
““meter examiner” means a meter examiner appointed or holding office under section 17 of the Gas Act 1986(1) or, in Northern Ireland, under Article 8(1) of the Gas (Northern Ireland) Order 1977(2).”
(2) In paragraph (3) of that regulation, for the words from “means” to the end of the paragraph, there shall be substituted the words “means the Directive on gas volume meters”.
(3) In paragraph (4) of that regulation, the words from the beginning of the paragraph to “hereto” shall have no effect.