An Act to consolidate with amendments the enactments relating to authorities for the purposes of local government in Scotland.
[31st July 1947]X1
Editorial Information
X1The text of ss. 209–215, 217–257, 379, 381(1)(i)–(vii)(ix)–(xiii)(2)(5), 382, Schs. 5, 14 was taken from S.I.F. group 103:2 (Rating: Scotland); the text of ss. 1–208, 216, 258–382, Schs. 1–14 was taken from S.I.F. Group 81:2 (Local Government: General, Scotland); provisions omitted from S.I.F. have been dealt with as referred to in other commentary.
Extent Information
E1Act except where otherwise expressly provided extends only to Scotland
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Words of enactment omitted under authority of Statute Law Revision Act 1948 (c. 62), s. 3
C2Power to modify Act conferred by Water (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 45, SIF 130), s. 48(1)
C3Act modified by Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 47, SIF 77:2), ss. 1, 43, Sch. 1 paras. 1(4), 2(4)
C4Act modified by Abolition of Domestic Rates Etc. (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 47, SIF 103:2), ss. 4(1), 26(1)
C5Act applied by Abolition of Domestic Rates Etc. (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 47, SIF 103:2), ss. 5(7), 26(1)
C6Act applied (1. 4. 1992) by Valuation and Rating (Scotland) Act 1956 (c. 60, SIF 103:2), s.22(3) (as substituted by Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14), s.117(1), Sch. 13 para.10 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4)); S.I. 1992/818, art. 2(a)).
C7Act applied (prosp.) by Local Government Finance Act 1992 (c. 14), ss. 111(9), 119(2) (with s.118(1)(2)(4)).
Commencement Information
I1Act wholly in force at 1.10.1947 see s. 382(1).