§ 137 Schedule 16, page 120, line 12, at end insert:
§ 'The Welsh Church Act 1914 (c. 91)
§
'. In section 19 of the Welsh Church Act 1914 (application of residue of property)—
§ 138 Page 120, line 43, at end insert:
§ The Shops Act 1950 (c. 28)
§ '. In section 73 of the Shops Act 1950 (local authorities), in subsection (1), after "the borough;" insert "as respects any county or county borough in Wales, the council of that area;".'.
§ 139 Page 120, line 43, at end insert:
§ 'The Registration Service Act 1953 (c. 37)
§ '. In section 21 of the Registration Service Act 1953 (interpretation), in subsection (2) (b), at the end add "and any reference to a non-metropolitan county includes a reference to a county borough".'.
§ 140 Page 120, line 43, at end insert:
906§ 'The Trading Representations (Disabled Persons) Act 1958 (c. 49)
§
'. In section 1(5) of the Trading Representations (Disabled Persons) Act 1958 (definition of "local authority" for purposes of registration of sellers of certain goods), after "means" insert ", in relation to England," and after "City of London," insert "in relation to Wales, the council of a county or county borough,".'.
§ 141 Page 121, line 6, at end insert:
§ 'The Weeds Act 1959 (c 54)
§ '. In section 5 of the Weeds Act 1959 (exercise of powers by local authority), after "county" insert ", county borough" (in both places).'.
§ 142 Page 121, line 24, leave out from 'powers'" to end of line 25 and insert 'for "or county council" substitute ", county council or county borough council".'.
§ 143 Page 121, line 25, at end insert:
§ 'The Factories Act 1961 (c. 34)
§ '.In section 176 of the Factories Act 1961 (general interpretation), after subsection (8) insert—
§
"(8A) In the application of this Act in relation to Wales—
§ 144 Page 121, line 25, at end insert:
§ 'The Trustee Investments Act 1961 (c. 62)
§ '.— (1) In section 11 of the Trustee Investments Act 1961 (local authority investment schemes), in subsection (4) (a), after "county," insert "a county borough,".
§ (2) In Part IV of Schedule 1 to that Act (manner of investment), in paragraph 4, in paragraph (a) of the definition of "local authority", after "county," insert "a county borough,".'.
§ 145 Page 121, line 30, at end insert:
§ 'The Pipe-lines Act 1962 (c. 58)
§ '. In section 35 of the Pipe-lines Act 1962 (deposit of maps of pipe-lines with local authorities)., in subsection (6), omit "and Wales" and after "City of London," insert "for the purpose of the application of this section to Wales, that expression means the council of a county or county borough,".'.
§ 146 Page 121, line 30, at end insert:
§ 'The Licensing Act 1964 (c. 26)
§ '.— (1) In section 58(1) (a) of the Licensing Act 1964 (meaning of "local authority"), after "district," insert" or, in Wales, the council of the county or county borough,".
§
(2) In section 66 of that Act (Sunday closing in Wales)—
§
(3) In section 67 of that Act (Welsh Sunday polls)—
§ (4) In section 98 of that Act (grounds for refusing applications for Part IV licences), in subsection (5) (a) after "district" insert "or, in Wales, the council of the county or county borough".
§ (5)In section 180 of that Act (consent to grant of occasional licence), in subsection (1) (a), for "a district or part thereof substitute "any area".
§
(6) In Schedule 2 to that Act (applications for justices' licences), in paragraph 5, in paragraph (a), after "licensed are" insert 'in England but" and, after paragraph (a) insert—
(aa) if the premises to be licensed are in Wales, to the proper officer of the county council or county borough council; and".
§
(7) In Schedule 8 to that Act (Sunday polls in Wales), in paragraph 6—
§
(8)In paragraph 7 of Schedule 8 to that Act—
§
(9) After paragraph 7 of Schedule 8 to that Act insert—
(7A) In paragraphs 6 and 7 above "returning officer", in relation to a county or county borough, means the returning officer for elections of councillors of the county or county borough.
§
(10) In the Appendix to Schedule 8 to that Act—
§ 147 121, line 30, at end insert:
§ 'The Harbours Act 1964 (c. 40)
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§
'. In Schedule 3 to the Harbours Act 1964 (procedure for making harbour orders), in paragraph 3(ba)—
§
148 Page 121, line 37, at end insert:
'( ) in section 10 (default powers of Secretary of State), in subsection (2)—
§
149 Page 121, line 40, at end insert:
'( ) section 21 (expenses of county councils in Wales)'.
§
150 Page 121, line 47,. at end insert:
'( ) In Schedule 2 to that Act (management of funds for purchase of exhibits), in paragraphs 2 and 5 after "county fund" insert (in each place) "council fund".'.
§ 151 Page 121, line 47, at end insert:
§ 'The Gas Act 1965 (c. 36)
§
'. In section 28 of the Gas Act 196S (interpretation of Part II), in the definition of "local authority" in subsection (1), omit "and Wales" and after "City of London," insert "in Wales, the council of a county or county borough,".'.
§ 152 Page 121, line 47, at end insert:
§ 'The Sea Fisheries Regulation Act 1966 (c. 38)
§ '.— (1) In section 1 of the Sea Fisheries Regulation Act 1966 (sea fisheries districts and local fisheries committees), in subsection (1), for "county" substitute "county, county borough" (in both places).
§ (2) In section 2 of that Act (constitution of local fisheries committee), in subsection (1), for "county" substitute "county, county borough" (in both places).
§ (3) In section 3 of that Act (application by inhabitants in case of refusal by council), for "county" substitute "county, county borough" (in both places).
§ (4) In section 19 of that Act (contributions to river authority's expenses), for "county" substitute "county, county borough".'.
§ 153 Page 122, line 3, at end insert:
§ 'The Plant Health Act 1967 (c. 8)
§ '. In section 5 of the Plant Health Act 1967 (execution of Act by local authorities), in subsection (3), at the end add "but, in relation to Wales, shall be the councils of counties and county boroughs".'.
§ 154 Page 122, line 9, at end insert:
§ 'The Agriculture Act 1967 (c. 22)
§ '. In section 75(2) of the Agriculture Act 1967 (interpretation), in the definition of "local authority", omit "and Wales" and, immediately before "and, in Scotland", insert "in Wales, the council of a county or county borough".
§ 'The Slaughter of Poultry Act 1967 (c. 24)
§ '. In section 8 of the Slaughter of Poultry Act 1967 (interpretation), in the definition of "local authority" in subsection (1), omit "and Wales" and, after "City of London" insert ", as respects Wales, the council of a county or county borough".'.
§ 155 Page 122, leave out lines 10 to 47.
§ 156 Page 122, line 47, at end insert:
§ 'The Theatres Act 1968 (c. 54) '.
§
'. In section 18 of the Theatres Act 1968 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in paragraph (b) of the definition of "licensing authority" omit "and Wales" and at the end of that paragraph insert—
(bb) as respects premises in a county or county borough in Wales, the council of that area;".
§ The Medicines Act 1968 (c. 67)
§
'. In section 108 of the Medicines Act 1968 (enforcement)—
§ 157 Page 123, line 5, at end insert:
§ 'The Post Office Act 1969 (c. 48)
§
'. In section 86(1) of the Post Office Act 1969 (interpretation), in the definition of "local authority", in paragraph (a) omit "and Wales" and after that paragraph insert—
(aa) in relation to Wales, means the council of a county or county borough;".'.
§ 158 Page 123, line 9, at end insert:
§ 'The Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (c. 57)
§ '. In section 3 of the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969 (employers exempted from insurance), in subsection (2) (b), for "or Wales" substitute "the council of a county or county borough in Wales,".'.
§ 159 Page 123, line 9, at end insert:
§ 'The Agriculture Act 1970 (c. 40)
§
'.— (1) In section 38 of the Agriculture Act 1970 (smallholdings authorities), in paragraph (b) omit "and Wales" and after that paragraph insert—
(bb) the council of every county or county borough in Wales;".
§ (2)In section 48 of that Act (acquisition of land for purpose of smallholdings), in subsection (1), after "county" insert "or county borough".
§ (3)In section 60 of that Act (cottage holdings), in subsection (1), after "county council" insert ", a county borough council".
§ (4)In section 62 of that Act (provisions as to Wales), in subsection (1) (a), after "county" insert "or county borough".
§
(5)In section 67 of that Act (enforcement authorities), in subsection (1) omit "and Wales" and after that subsection insert—
(1A) In Wales it shall be the duty of each county council and each county borough council to enforce this Part of this Act within its area.'".
§ 160 Page 123, line 9, at end insert:
§ 'The Poisons Act 1972 (c. 66)
§
'. In section 11 of the Poisons Act 1972 (interpretation), in subsection (2) in paragraph (a) of the definition of "local authority" omit "and Wales" and after "City of London," insert—
(aa) in relation to Wales, the council of a county or county borough,".'.
§ 161 Page 123, line 13, at end insert:
§
'( ) In section 19 of that Act (interpretation of Part I), in the definition of "the appropriate highway authority" in subsection (1)—
§ ( ) In section 52 of that Act (right to advance payment of compensation), in subsection (8), after "London borough" insert "or Welsh county or county borough".'.
§ 162 Page 123, line 13, at end insert:
§ 'The Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35)
§ '. In section 13 of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of "local authority", omit "and Wales" and after "London borough council" insert "and in relation to Wales, means a county council or a county borough council,".'.
§ 163 Page 123, line 13, at end insert:
§ 'The Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 (c. 60)
§ '. In section 5(2) of the Breeding of Dogs Act 1973 (interpretation), in the definition of "local authority", omit "and Wales", and after "City of London" insert "and in Wales the council of a county or county borough".
§ The Slaughterhouses Act 1974 (c. 3)
910
§
'.— (1) In section 27 of the Slaughterhouses Act 1974 (local authorities for purposes of licensing slaughter-houses), omit "and" immediately before paragraph (c) and, in that paragraph, after first "district" insert "in England" and after second "district" add— "and
(d) as respects any county or county borough in Wales, the council of the county or county borough.
§
(2)In section 34 of that Act (interpretation of Part I), in the definition of "district", at the end add—
and, in relation to—
§
(3)In section 45 of that Act (interpretation of Part II)—
§ 164 Page 123, line 17, at end insert:
§ 'The Consumer Credit Act 1974 (c. 39)
§ '. In section 189(1) of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (interpretation), in the definition of "local authority" omit "and Wales" and after "Scilly," insert "in relation to Wales means a county council or a county borough council,".'.
§ 165 Page 123, line 17, at end insert:
§ The Guard Dogs Act 1975 (c. 50)
§ '. In section 7 of the Guard Dogs Act 1975 (interpretation), in the definition of "local authority" omit "and Wales", and after "City of London," insert "in relation to Wales, a county council or county borough council,".'.
§ 166 Page 123, line 17, at end insert:
§ 'The Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 (c. 52)
§
'.— (1) In the following provisions of the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975, after "where the local authority is in" insert (in each place) "Wales,"—
§
(2) In section 17(1) of that Act (interpretation)—
§ 167 Page 123, line 26, at end insert:
§ 'The Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 (c. 32)
§ '.— (1) In section 23(1) of the Lotteries and Amusements Act 1976 (interpretation), in paragraph (b) of the definition of "local authority", for "district" substitute "county borough".
§ (2) In Schedule 1 to that Act (registration of societies), in paragraph 1(2) (b), for "district" substitute "county council or county borough".
§ (3) In paragraph 1(2) of Schedule 3 to that Act (permits for commercial provision of amusements with prizes: interpretation), in paragraph (b) of the definition of "local authority", for "district" substitute "county council or county borough".'.
§ 168 Page 123, line 26, at end insert:
§ 'The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (c. 38)
911§ '. In section 7 of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (interpretation), in subsection (4), in the definition of "local authority", omit "and Wales" and after "City of London," insert "in relation to Wales, a county council or county borough council,".'.
§ 169 Page 123, line 26, at end insert:
§ 'The Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74)
§ '. In section 19A of the Race Relations Act 1976 (discrimination by planning authorities), in subsection (2) (a), after "county," insert "county borough,".'.
§ 170 Page 124, line 2, at end insert:
§ 'The European Parliamentary Elections Act 1978 (c.10)
§
'.— (1) In paragraph 4 of Schedule 1 to the European Parliamentary Elections Act 1978 (returning officers etc.), in sub-paragraph (5) (a) omit "and Wales" and at the end insert—
(aa) in Wales, a county or county borough;".
§
(2) In paragraph 5A of Schedule 2 to that Act (local inquiries held by Boundary Commission), in sub-paragraph (4) (a) omit "and Wales" and after "district" insert—
(aa) in Wales, the council of a county or county borough;".'.
§ 171 Page 124, line 15, leave out 'first "district"' and insert '"district" in the first and last places where it occurs'.
§ 172 Page 124, line 15, after 'borough",' insert '(in each place)'.
§ 173 Page 124, line 21, at end insert:
§ '( ) In section 17 of that Act (interpretation), in the definition of "designated district" in subsection (1), after "any district" insert "or Welsh county or county borough".'.
§ 174 Page 124, line 39, at end insert:
§ 'The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (c. 65)
§
'.— (1) In section 2 of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 (duty of authorities to publish information), in subsection (1) after paragraph (a) insert—
(aa) a county borough council;".
§
(2) In section 4 of that Act (bodies which may be directed to publish information)—
§
(3) In section 20(1) of that Act (interpretation of Part III), in the definition of "local authority", in paragraph (a) omit "and Wales" and after that paragraph insert—
(aa) in relation to Wales, a county council or county borough council or a police authority established under section 3 of the Police Act 1964;".
§
(4) In section 98 of that Act (disposal of land at direction of Secretary of State), in subsection (8A) after paragraph (a) insert—
(aa) a county borough council;".
§
(5) In section 99 of that Act (provisions supplementing section 98), in subsection (4) after paragraph (a) insert—
(aa) a county borough council;".
§ (6) In section 100 of that Act (interpretation of Part X), in subsection (1) (a) after "county council," insert" county borough council,".
§ '.—(1) Section 103 of that Act (functions of the Land Authority for Wales), is amended as follows.
§
(2) In subsection (2) (c), for "county and district councils in whose area the land is situated" substitute: —
§
(3) For subsection (6), substitute—
(6) The council of a county or county borough in Wales which makes an assessment of land in its area which is, in its opinion, available and suitable for development may be assisted by the Authority in making that assessment.
(6A) A joint planning board in Wales which makes an assessment of land in its district which is, in its opinion, available and suitable for development may be assisted by the Authority in making that assessment.
§ (4) In subsection (7), for "or (6)" substitute "(6) or (6A)".
§ (5) In subsection (8), for "or district council" substitute "council, county borough council or joint planning board" and after "the council" insert "or board".
§
'.—(1)'. —In section 116 of that Act (assessment of development land), in subsection (4), in paragraph (a) omit "and Wales" and after that paragraph insert—
(aa) (in the application of the section to Wales) the councils of counties and county boroughs;".
§
(2) In section 162 of that Act (inner urban areas)—
§
(3) In section 165 of that Act (power to transfer undertaking), in subsection (9) in paragraph (a) omit "and Wales" and after that paragraph insert—
(aa) (in the application of the sections to Wales) a county council or county borough council;".
§
(4) In section 185 of that Act (pleasure boat byelaws) in subsection (1) after "London" insert—
(iv) the council of a Welsh county or county borough,".
§
(5) In Schedule 16 to that Act (bodies to whom Part X applies), after paragraph 1 insert—
1A. A county borough council.".
§
(6) In Schedule 19 to that Act (public authorities who may seek advice from the Land Authority for Wales), in paragraph 1 after sub-paragraph (a) insert—
(aa) a county borough council,
(ab) a joint planning board in Wales,".
§
(7) In Schedule 20 to that Act (Land Authority for Wales: acquisition of land), after paragraph 4 insert—
4A. Where the compulsory purchase order was made by the Authority and the land is situated in the district of a joint planning board in Wales—
§
(8) In Schedule 21 to that Act (further functions of the Land Authority for Wales)—
§
(9) In Schedule 32 to that Act (enterprise zones)—
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(iia) if the area for which the scheme is to be prepared is in Wales, adequate publicity is given to its provisions in the county or county borough in which the area is situated;".'.
§ 175 Page 124, line 39, at end insert:
§ 'The Disused Burial Grounds (Amendment) Act 1981 (c. 18)
§ '. In the Schedule to the Disused Burial Grounds (Amendment) Act 1981 (disposal of human remains and tombstones, monuments or other memorials), in paragraph 10(1) (a), after "district," insert "or Welsh county or county borough,".
§ The Animal Health Act 1981 (c. 22)
§
'. In section 50 of the Animal Health Act 1981 (local authorities), in subsection (2), after paragraph (b) insert—
(bb) as respects a county borough, the county borough council,".'.
§ 176 Page 124, line 39, at end insert:
§ 'The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (c. 37)
§
'.— (1) In section 1 of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (licensing of zoos by local authorities), in subsection (3), in paragraph (a) omit "and Wales" and after that paragraph insert—
(aa) in Wales, the councils of counties and county boroughs;".
§
(2) In section 3(2) of that Act (persons whose representations are to be taken into account in consideration of applications for licences), in paragraph (e), after "the licence" insert"—(i)" and at the end of that paragraph insert—
or
(ii) if the part is situated in Wales, the local planning authority for the area in which it is situated;".'.
§ 177 Page 126, line 20, at end insert:
§ 'The Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16)
§ '.—(1) In section 79 of the Civil Aviation Act 1982 (grants towards cost of sound-proofing buildings), in subsection (7), omit "and Wales".
§
(2) In section 105(1) of that Act (interpretation), in paragraph (a) of the definition of "local authority" omit "and Wales" and, after that paragraph, insert—
(aa) in relation to Wales, means a county council or a county borough council;".
§ The Aviation Security Act 1982 (c. 36)
§ '. In section 30 of the Aviation Security Act 1982 (supplementary orders), in subsection (3) (c), after "a county" insert "in England".'.
§ 178 Page 126, line 20, at end insert:
§ 'The Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2)
§
'.— (1) In section 8 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (registration officers), in subsection (2) omit "and Wales" and after subsection (2) insert—
(2A) In Wales, the council of every county or county borough shall appoint an officer of the council to be registration officer for any constituency or part of a constituency coterminous with or situated in the area of the council.
§ (2)In section 18(2) of that Act (polling districts), omit "and Wales" and after "borough" insert ", and in Wales it is the duty of the council of each county or county borough,".
§
(3)In section 24(1) of that Act (returning officers), in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) after "constituency" insert, in each case, "in England" and insert the following paragraphs in the appropriate places—
(aa) in the case of a county constituency in Wales which is coterminous with or wholly contained in a preserved county as defined by section 61 of the Local Government (Wales) Act 1994, the sheriff of the county;";
(bb) in the case of a borough constituency in Wales which is coterminous with or wholly contained in a county or county borough, the chairman of the county or county borough council;";
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(cc) in the case of any other constituency in Wales, such sheriff or chairman of a county or county borough council as may be designated in an order by the Secretary of State so made;".
§
(4) In section 28(1) of that Act (discharge of returning officer's functions), in paragraph (a) after "constituency" insert "in England" and after that paragraph insert—
(aa) in the case of a constituency in Wales for which the chairman of a county or county borough council is returning officer by virtue of that section, by the registration officer appointed by that council;".
§ (5) In section 28(5) of that Act (power of acting returning officer to appoint deputies), after "and a" insert "Welsh county council or county borough council or a".
§
(6) In section 31 of that Act (polling; districts and stations at local government elections), in subsection(1) after "county councillors" insert "in England" and after that subsection insert—
(1A) For elections of county or county borough councillors in Wales, the county or county borough council may divide an electoral division into polling districts and may alter any polling district.
§
(7) In section 35 of that Act (returning officers for local elections), in subsection (1) omit "and Wales" and "or communities" and after that subsection insert—
(1A) In Wales the council of every county or county borough shall appoint—
§
(8) In section 36 of that Act (local elections), in subsection (3) omit "or community" in both places in paragraph (b) and after that subsection insert—
(3AB) Where the polls at—
§ (9) In section 36(4) of that Act (payment of expenses), after "county" insert "a county borough".
§
(10) In section 36 of that Act, in subsection (5) omit "or community", in both places, and "or the community" and after that subsection insert—
(5A) All the expenditure properly incurred by a returning officer in relation to the holding of an election of a community councillor shall, in so far as it does not, in cases where there is a scale fixed for the purposes of this section by the council of the county or county borough in which the community is situated ("the principal council"), exceed that scale, be paid by the principal council; and if the principal council so require, any expenditure so incurred shall be repaid to them by the community council.
§
(11) In section 39 of that Act (void local elections) —
§
(12) In section 52(4) of that Act (discharge of registration duties), in paragraph (a) omit "and Wales" and for second "and" substitute—
(aa) in Wales, of a county or county borough council, and
§ (13) In section 69(2) of that Act (location of offices of election agents and sub-agents), in paragraphs (a) and (b), in each case for "or in a London borough or district" substitute "or in a Welsh county or county borough, or London borough or district,".
§ (14) In section 82(4) of that Act (persons before whom declaration as to expenses may be made), in paragraph (a), after "county council" insert ", a county borough council".
§ (15) In section 159 of that Act (candidate reported guilty of corrupt or illegal practice), in the definition of "corporate office" in subsection (3) after "county" insert ", county borough".
§
(16) In section 203(1) of that Act (interpretation)—
§ (17) In Schedule 1 to that Act (parliamentary election rules), in paragraph 10(2) (c) after "district" insert "or Welsh county or county borough".
§ (18) In Schedule 2 to that Act (provisions which may be contained in regulations as to registration etc.), in paragraph 1(1) after "district" insert", Welsh county or county borough".
§ (19) In Schedule 3 to that Act (form of return and declaration), in the first passage in brackets in each form (which provides for an alternative in relation to a local government election), after "county of insert "county borough of.
§ (20) In Schedule 5 to that Act (use of certain rooms for parliamentary election meetings), in paragraph 3(1) after "council" insert "and every Welsh county and county borough council".'.
§ 179 Page 126, line 20, at end insert:
§ 'The Licensing (Occasional Permissions) Act 1983 (c. 24)
§ '. In section 1(5) of the Licensing (Occasional Permissions) Act 1983 (restriction on occasional permissions), for "district in Wales or Monmouthshire" substitute "locality".'.
§ 180 Page 126, line 20, at end insert:
§ 'The Value Added Tax Act 1983 (c. 55)
§ '. In section 20 of the Value Added Tax Act 1983 (refunds of tax to local authorities and other bodies), in subsection (6) after "county," insert "county borough,".'.
§ 181 Page 126, line 20, at end insert:
§ 'The Pastoral Measure 1983 (No. 1)
§ '. In section 87 of the Pastoral Measure 1983 (general interpretation), in the definition of "local planning authority" in subsection (1), after "(a)" insert "in England".'.
§ 182 Page 126, line 20, at end insert:
§ 'The Telecommunications Act 1984 (c. 12)
§
'. In section 97 of the Telecommunications Act 1984 (contributions by local authorities towards provision of facilities), in subsection (3)—
§ The Cinemas Act 1985 (c. 13)
§
'. In section 21 of the Cinemas Act 1985 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of "local authority", in paragraph (a) omit "and Wales" and after that paragraph insert—
(aa) in Wales, a county council or a county borough council;".
§ The Representation of the People Act 1985 (c. 50)
916§ '.— (1) In the Representation of the People Act 1985, in sections 6(2A) (c) (absent vote at elections for an indefinite period) and 9(5) (c) (voting as proxy) after "county" insert, in each case, "or county borough".
§
(2) In section 21 of that Act (insufficient nominations at ordinary elections of community councils), in subsection (2) (b)—
§ The Weights and Measures Act 1985 (c. 72)
§ '. In section 69 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985 (local weights and measures authorities), in subsection (2), at the end add "and for each county borough shall be the county borough council".'.
§ 183 Page 126, line 20, at end insert:
§ 'The Health Service Joint Consultative Committees (Access to Information) Act 1986 (c. 24)
§ '. In section 1 of the Health Service Joint Consultative Committees (Access to Information) Act 1986 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of "local authority", after "county council," insert "a county borough council,".
§ The Airports Act 1986 (c. 31)
§
'. In section 12 of the Airports Act 1986 (interpretation of Part II), in the definition of "principal council" in subsection (1), in paragraph (a) omit "and Wales", and after that paragraph insert—
(aa) in relation to Wales, means the council of a county or of a county borough;".'.
§ 184 Page 126, line 20, at end insert:
§ 'The Gas Act 1986 (c. 44)
§
'. In paragraph 5 of Schedule 7 to the Gas Act 1986 (modifications of the Pipe-lines Act 1962), in sub-paragraph (5), in the definition of "local authority", in paragraph (a) omit "and Wales" and after "City of London;" insert—
(aa) in Wales, the council of a county or county borough;".'.
§ 185 Page 126, line 20, at end insert:
§ 'The Building Societies Act 1986 (c. 53)
§
'. In Schedule 8 to the Building Societies Act 1986 (powers to provide services) in paragraph 8 of Part IV, in the definition of "local authority in Great Britain", in paragraph (a) omit "and Wales" and "or community" and after that paragraph insert—
(aa) in Wales, a county council, a county borough council and a community council;".'.
§ 186 Page 126, line 23, at end insert:
§ 'The Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987 (c. 27)
§
'.— (1) In the following provisions of the Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987, after "where the local authority is in" insert (in each place) "Wales,"—
§
(2) In section 41 of that Act (interpretation), in paragraph (a) of the definition of "building authority" and paragraph (c) of the definition of "local authority" omit "or in Wales," and after paragraph (c) of the definition of "local authority" insert—
(cc) in Wales, the county council or county borough council;".'.
§ 187 Page 126, line 23, at end insert:
§ 'The Coroners Act 1988 (c. 13)
§
'.— (1) In section 1 of the Coroners Act 1988 (appointment of coroners)—
§
(2) In section 1 of that Act, after subsection (1) (b) insert—
(ba) to the case of a coroner's district consisting of or included in a Welsh principal area, the council of that area;
(bb) in the case of a coroner's district lying partly in each of two or more Welsh principal areas, such one of the councils of those areas as may be designated by an order made by the Secretary of State by statutory instrument;".
§
(3) In section 2 of that Act (qualifications for appointment as coroner), in subsection (3), after first "county" insert "in England", and after subsection (2) insert—
(2A) A person shall, se long as be is a councilor of a Welsh principal area, and for six months after be ceéses to be one, be disqualified for being a coroner far a coroner's district which, or any part of which, falls within that area.
§ (4) in section 4 of that Act (coroners' districts), in subsections (2) and (4), after first "county" in each case insert "in England", and to subsection (5) (a). after "administrative area" insert "in England".
§ (5) After section 4 of that Act insert—
§ "Coroners' districts: Wales.
§
4A.—(1) The Secretary of State may by order divide, amalgamate or otherwise after—
§ (2) Before making any order under subsection (1) above, the Secretary of State shall consult the councils and coroners appearing to him to be affected by the order and such other persons as be thinks appropriate.
§
(3) The Secretary of State may, in relation to any area in Wales (the "review area"), direct the council or councils for each Welsh principal area which, or any part of which, falls within the review area to consider any of me following questions—
§ (4) The council or councils to whom such a direction is given shall submit their conclusions to the Secretary of State, together with a statement of" their reasons for reaching those conclusions.
§ (5) In making an order under subsection (1) above in a case where he has given a direction under subsection (3) above, the Secretary of State shall have regard to any proposals made to him under subsection (4) above.
§ (6) Where the Secretary of State intends to give effect to any such proposals without modification, subsection (2) above shall not require him to consult the council or councils who made nose proposals.
§ (7) An order made under subsection (1) above may make such incidental, consequential, transitional or supplemental provision as appears to the Secretary of State to be appropriate.
§
(8) Except as provided by this Act, a coroner: appointed for any coroner's district in Wales—
§ (9) The power to make orders under this section shall be execissble by statutory instrument.
§ (10) Any such statutory instrument shall be laid before each House of Parliament after being made."
§
(7) In section 27 of that Act (coroner's accounts), in subsection (3) (b), after "country council" insert "in England "and after "fund;" insert—
(bb) in the case of the council of a Welsh principal area, out of the council fund;".
§
(8) In section 27(4) of that Act, far the words from "district consisting of' to "districts or boroughs" substitute—
district—
§ (9) In section 31 of mat Act (provision of accommodation), for "district or London borough" substitute "district, London borough or Welsh principal area".
§
(10) In section 35(1) of that Act (interpretation), in the definition of "administrative area", after "means" insert "Wales." and after "county" insert "in England", and after the definition of "relevant council" insert—
"Welsh principal area" means Welsh county or county borough"'.
§ 188 Page 126, line 30, at end insert:
§
''.In section 88(2) of that Act (councils to whom transport giants may be paid), after paragraph (a) insert—
(aa) a county borough council,".'
§ 189 Page 126, line 32, at end insert:
§ 'The Football Spectators Act 1989 (c. 37)
§ In section 13 of the Football Spectators Act 1989 ' (licensing authority's powers to relation to safety at football grounds), in subsection (3) after "is in" insert "Wales,".'.
§ 190 Page 126. line 37, at end insert:
§ 'The Broadcasting Act 1990 (c. 42)
§
In Part I of Schedule 2 to the Broadcasting Act 1990 (restrictions on the holding of licences), in paragraph 1(1), to me definition of "local authority", in paragraph (a) emit "and Wales" and after "Scilly;" insert—
(aa) in relation to Wales, means a county council or county borough council;".'.
§ 191 Page 157, line 9, at end insert:
§ 'The Deer Act 1991 (c. 54)
§ In section 11 of the Deer Act 1991 (licensed game dealers to keep records), in the definition of "authorised officer" to subsection (9), after "council of a" insert "Welsh county or county borough,".'.
§
192 Page 127, line 29, leave out from 'subsection' to end of line 31 and insert '(2), after "subsection (3)" insert "or (3A)", in subsection (3), after "classes" insert ", in relation to England," and after subsection (3) insert:
(3A) the classes, to relation to Wales, are—
§ 193 Page 127, line 31, at end insert:
§ 'The Charities Act 1992 (c. 41)
§ In section 65 of the Charities Act 1992 (interpretation of Part III), in the definition of "local authority" to subsection (4), after "council of a" insert "Welsh county or county borough, of a".'.
§ 194 Page 127, line 31, at end insert:
§ 'The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)
919§ '. In section 21 of the Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (pensions payable to judicial officers etc. by local authorities), in subsection (4), in the definition of "local authority", after "county council," insert "county borough council,".'.
§ 195 Page 127, line 31, at end insert:
§ 'The Charities Act 1993 (c. 10)
§ '.—(1) In section 76 of the Charities Act 1993 (local authority's index of local charities), in subsection (1), after "county" insert "or county borough".
§
(2) In section 77 of that Act (reviews of local charities by local authority), in subsection (1), after "county" insert "or county borough", and after subsection (4) insert—
(4A) Subsection (4) above does not apply in relation to Wales.
§
(3) In section 78(1) of that Act (co-operation between charities and local authorities), in the definition of "local council"—
§ (4) In section 79 of that Act (parochial charities), in subsection (7), in paragraphs (b) and (c), for "district council" substitute "council of the county or (as the case may be) county borough" (in each place).
§ (5) In Schedule 3 to that Act (enlargement of areas of local charities), after paragraph 3, insert—
| "3A. A Welsh county or county borough | Any area comprising that county or county borough." |
§ (6) In paragraph 4 of Schedule 3 to that Act, in paragraph (iv) in column 2, at the end add "or in any adjacent Welsh county or county borough" and after that paragraph insert—
| "4A. Any area in a Welsh county or county borough | (i) Any area in the county or county borough;(ii) the county or county borough;(iii) any area comprising the county or county borough;(iv) any area partly in the county or county borough and partly in any adjacent Welsh county or county borough or in any adjacent district.'". |
§ 196 Page 127, line 38, at end insert:
§ 'The Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (c. 25)
§ '. In section 1 (9) of the Local Government (Overseas Assistance) Act 1993 (definition of "local authority"), in paragraph (a), for "and" substitute ", the council of a county or county borough in".'.
§ 197 Page 127, line 38, at end insert:
§ 'The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (c. 28)
§ '. In section 161 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (vesting of land by order in Urban Regeneration Agency), in subsection (7), in the definition of "local authority", after "county council," insert "a county borough council,".'.
§ 198 Page 128, line 13, at end insert:
§ 'The Railways Act 1993 (c. 43)
§ '. In section 151 of the Railways Act 1993 (general interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition of "local authority", after "county council," insert "county borough council,".
§ The Health Service Commissioners Act 1993 (c. 46)
§
'. In section 19 of the Health Service Commissioners Act 1993 (interpretation), in paragraph (a) of the definition of "local authority" omit "and Wales" and after that paragraph insert—
920
(aa) in relation to Wales, a county council or county borough council,".'.
§ 199 Page 128, line 13, at end insert:
§ 'The Probation Service Act 1993 (c. 47)
§ '.—(1) Section 29 of the Probation Service Act 1993 (responsible authorities) is amended as follows.
§
(2) In subsection (1) (a), after second "probation area" insert—
(aa) for any probation area in Wales, any county or county borough in whose area is situated the whole, or any part of, the probation area;".
§ (3) In subsection (2) after "county" insert "the council of a county borough".'.
§ 200 Schedule 17, page 128, line 37, at end insert:
§ 'Agricultural wages committees
§ 3A. Subject to any provision made under section 53 which amends or modifies the Agricultural Wages Act 1948, "county" shall, in relation to Wales, have the same meaning for the purposes of that Act as it had for those purposes immediately before the passing of this Act.'.
§ 201 Page 128, line 37, at end insert:
§ 'Inner urban areas
§ '.—(1) The area of any district in Wales which, immediately before 1st April 1996, was a designated district for the purposes of the Inner Urban Areas Act 1978 by virtue of an order under section 1(1) of that Act shall, subject to any further provision made by or under that Act, continue to be a designated district for those purposes.
§ (2) The designated district authority in relation to any such designated district which comprises or falls wholly within a new principal area shall be the council of that area.
§ (3) Where any such designated district falls partly within the areas of two or more new principal councils, each of those councils shall be the designated district authority in relation to the part of the designated district that falls within their area.'.
§ Lord Rodger of EarlsferryMy Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 137 to 201 en bloc. I shall also speak to Amendments Nos. 205 and 206 and 208 to 239.
These are extensive amendments which amend Schedule 16 (which makes consequential amendments to enactments other than the Local Government Act 1972) and Schedule 17 (which makes savings and transitional provisions). There are also a number of consequential repeals to various enactments in Schedule 18. Although there are a large number of amendments, they are technical. Their purpose is to facilitate the transfer of functions from the counties and the districts to the new authorities.
§ Moved, That the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments Nos. 137 to 201.—(Lord Rodger of Earlsferry.)
§ On Question, Motion agreed to.