1. In this Schedule, and in any rule where this Schedule applies to proceedings pursuant to that rule, unless the context otherwise requires—
“business day” means any day other than—
a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas or Good Friday; or
a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971(1), in England and Wales;
“directions appointment” means a hearing for directions under paragraph 4;
“file” means deposit with the designated officer for a magistrates’ court;
“note” includes a record made by mechanical or electronic means;
“permission” includes approval; and
“proceedings” means proceedings to which this Schedule applies, as provided in rule 68.