(1) This Order may be cited as the Police Grant (Scotland) Order 1998 and shall come into force on 31st March 1998.
(2) In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires–
“ the Act ” means the Police (Scotland) Act 1967;
“authority” means a police authority (not being a constituent authority) or a joint police board;
“financial year 1997-98” means the period of 12 months commencing on 1st April 1997;
“police grant” means the grant made under section 32(1) of the Act.