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Parochial Registers and Records Measure 1978
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25 Interpretation.E
(1)In this Measure, except in so far as the context otherwise requires, the following expressions have the meanings hereby respectively assigned to them, that is to say—
[F1“burial” includes the disposal of cremated remains;]
“records” means materials in written or other form setting out facts or events or otherwise recording information, other than register books, and “records in parochial custody” means records in the custody of an incumbent or priest in charge or of churchwardens or of a parochial church council or in the joint custody of any of them;
“register books” means the register books mentioned in section 6(1) of this Measure and “register books in parochial custody” means register books in the custody of an incumbent or priest in charge or of churchwardens.
(2)In this Measure references to any enactment shall be construed as references to that enactment as amended, extended or applied by or under any other enactment.
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