For the purposes of this Regulation, the definitions in Article 2 of Decision 2007/275/EC shall apply.

F1In this Regulation:

— “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:

1. (a)

   in relation to Wales, the Welsh Ministers;

2. (b)

   in relation to Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;

   — “third country” means any country or territory other than the British Islands.