art 3 Interpretation
(1) The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of this order as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament. (2) In this order— “ the 1945 Act ” means the Water Act 1945 ; “ the 1963 Act ” means the Water Resources Act 1963 ; “ the 1972 Act ” means the Local Government Act 1972 ; “ the 1973 Act ” means the Water Act 1973 ; “ the Third Schedule ” means the Third Schedule to the 1945 Act . (3) In this order, unless the context otherwise requires, references to any enactment or instrument shall be construed as references to that enactment or instrument as amended, extended or applied by or under any other enactment or instrument.