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4. In these Regulations, “the 1994 Regulations” means the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 M1.
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M1S.I. 1994/2716. The 1994 Regulations make provision for the purpose of implementing, for Great Britain, Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora. In relation to Wales, the functions of the Secretary of State under the 1994 Regulations were transferred to the National Assembly for Wales (with the exception of those under regulations 71 to 78) by article 2 of, and Schedule 1 to, the National Assembly for Wales (Transfer of Functions) Order 1999 (S.I 1999/672). By virtue of paragraphs 30 and 32 of Schedule 11 to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32), the relevant functions were transferred from the National Assembly for Wales to the Welsh Ministers. In relation to Scotland, the functions of the Secretary of State under the 1994 Regulations were, so far as they are exercisable within devolved competence, transferred to the Scottish Ministers by section 53 of the Scotland Act 1998. Relevant amendments to the 1994 Regulations are noted in footnotes below.