http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/22/section/3Northern Ireland (Temporary Provisions) Act 1972 (repealed 2.12.1999)An Act to make temporary provision for the government of Northern Ireland, and for purposes connected therewith.1978-02-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2011-05-261999-12-023 Short title.This Act may be cited as the Northern Ireland (Temporary Provisions) Act 1972.