Legislation – The Competition Act 1998 (Solent Maritime Crossings) (Coronavirus) (Public Policy Exclusion) Order 2020

“coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2);

“the crossings disruption period” means the period commencing on 16th March 2020 and ending on the date specified in the notice published by the Secretary of State in accordance with article 5(1) as the date on which the crossings disruption period is to end;

“facilities” includes premises, moorings and marine equipment;

“qualifying activities” has the meaning given in article 3;

“Solent crossing” means a maritime route between any port situated on the Isle of Wight and any port situated in the county of Hampshire or the non-metropolitan districts of Portsmouth or Southampton;