Article 1U.K.Subject matter and scope

F11.This Decision lays down certain control measures in relation to classical swine fever to be applied [F2in respect of the importation of live pigs from member States or areas thereof as set out in the Annex].

F3...

[F42.In this Decision, “appropriate authority” means the Secretary of State (in relation to England), the Welsh Ministers (in relation to Wales) and the Scottish Ministers (in relation to Scotland); but the “appropriate authority” is the Secretary of State if consent is given by:

(a)in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

(b)in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers.]