Section 83 — Interpretation of Part
Extent: E+W+S+N.I.
This version in force from 2016-11-21
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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In this Part—“contract” means a contract whether express or implied and, if express, whether oral or in writing; “public authority” has the meaning given by section 78; “relevant Minister” means the Secretary of State or the [F1 Minister for the Cabinet Office] ; “Wales” has the same meaning as in the Government of Wales Act 2006.
Amendment notes
- F1 Words in s. 83 substituted (9.11.2016) by The Transfer of Functions (Elections, Referendums, Third Sector and Information) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/997), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 32(a) (with art. 12)