In this Act (unless the context otherwise requires)—

• “the 1977 Act” means the National Health Service Act 1977 (c. 49);

• “the 1990 Act” means the National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 (c. 19);

• “NHS trust” has the same meaning as in the 1977 Act;

• “regulations” means regulations made by the relevant authority;

• “the relevant authority” means—

  1. a

     in relation to England, the Secretary of State,

  2. b

     in relation to Wales, the National Assembly for Wales, and

  3. c

     in relation to Scotland (in connection with regulations under section 50), the Scottish Ministers.