| The council of a county or district | Any area transferred to a county and a district | The council of the county or district, as may be appropriate |
| Any area transferred to Greater London and a London borough | The Greater London Council or the council of the borough, as may be appropriate |
| The council of a district | Any area transferred to another district in the same county | The council of the district, or, if appropriate, the county council |
| The Greater London Council or the council of a London borough | Any area transferred to a county and a district | The council of the county or district, as may be appropriate |
| The council of a London borough or the Common Council | Any area transferred to a London borough or the City | The council of the London borough or the Common Council |
| The Council of the City of Westminster or the Common Council | Any area transferred to the Inner Temple or the Middle Temple | The Sub-Treasurer or the Under Treasurer |
| The Sub-Treasurer or the Under Treasurer | Any area transferred to the City of Westminster or the City | The Council of the City of Westminster or the Common Council |
