[X1ANNEX XVII U.K. [F1RESTRICTIONS ON THE MANUFACTURE, PLACING ON THE MARKET AND USE OF CERTAIN DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES, MIXTURES AND ARTICLES]

[F21. In this Annex “ competent appropriate authority ”, in relation to the exercise of a function under this Annex, means— U.K.

(a)

the Secretary of State if, or to the extent that, the exercise of the function—

(i)

relates to England;

(ii)

relates to Scotland and is not within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);

(iii)

relates to Wales and is not within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 58A(7) and (8) of the Government of Wales Act 2006);

(b)

the Scottish Ministers if, or to the extent that, the exercise of the function is within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 54 of the Scotland Act 1998);

(c)

the Welsh Ministers if, or to the extent that, the exercise of the function is within devolved competence (within the meaning of section 58A(7) and (8) of the Government of Wales Act 2006).] ]