In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
“degree” means a degree which is awarded by any university or institution specified as competent to grant such a degree by virtue of section 48 of the M1Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992;
“enactment” includes an enactment contained in a subordinate instrument whether passed or made before or after the coming into force of this Act;
“existing bodies” has the meaning given by section 17(2) of this Act;
“financial year” means such period as the Secretary of State may from time to time determine;
“SCOTVEC dissolution date” has the meaning given by section 19(3)(b) of this Act;
“SEB dissolution date” has the meaning given by section 19(3)(a) of this Act;
“special educational needs” has the meaning given by section 1(5)(d) of the M2Education (Scotland) Act 1980;
“SQA” means the Scottish Qualifications Authority;
“SQA qualification” means any qualification devised or awarded by SQA;
“transfer date” has the meaning given by section 17(1) of this Act;
“transitional period” has the meaning given by section 20(2) of this Act;
“winding down period” has the meaning given by section 19(2) of this Act.