In this Measure—

• The expression “the Islands” means (a) the Island of Jersey; and (b) the Island and Bailiwick of Guernsey and its dependencies; and references to each or either of the Islands shall be construed accordingly;

• The expression “the States” means the States of Deliberation of each Island as constituted from time to time;

• The expression “the Bishop” means the Bishop of Winchester for the time being;

• The expression “theDeanery Synod” means for each Island an assembly of clergy and laity recognised by the Bishop as the F1Deanery Synod of that Island, and consisting of clergy and lay persons of which persons some shall be lay representatives elected in accordance with the M1Channel Islands (Representation) Measure 1931.