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Act extended (1.4.2001) by 2001 asp 2, S. 69(3)(a); S.S.I. 2001/132, art. 2(2) Sch Pt. 1

Act excluded by District Courts (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 20), s. 12; modified by Representation of the People Act 1983 (c. 2), s. 43(3)

Act explained by National Heritage (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 16, SIF 78), s. 20(1)(3)

Act modified by Dockyard Services Act 1986 (c. 52, SIF 58), s. 3(1)(c) and by Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 47, SIF 77:2), s. 1, Sch. 1 para. 1(4)

Act applied with modifications by School Boards (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 47, SIF 41:2), s. 11, Sch. 2 para. 5

Act not in force at Royal Assent see s. 238(2); Act wholly in force 16.5.1975

Act excluded (19.12.1991) by City of Edinburgh District Council Order Confirmation Act 1991 (c. xix), s. 1, Sch., Pt. III, s.5.

Act excluded (19.12.1991) by City of Edinburgh District Council Order Confirmation Act 1991 (c. xix), s. 1, Sch., Pt. XII, s.49.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1973/65/contentsLocal Government (Scotland) Act 1973An Act to make provision with respect to local government and the functions of local authorities in Scotland; to amend Part II of the Transport Act 1968; and for connected purposes.1984-01-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-07-24Expert Participation2024-06-19Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973s. 193(2)Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994Sch. 14s. 184(2)Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973s. 225Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994Sch. 14s. 184(2)Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973s. 49(1)Local Government and Housing Act 1989Sch. 11 para. 35(2)s. 195(2)Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973s. 49(1A)Local Government and Housing Act 1989Sch. 12 Pt. 2s. 195(2)Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973Sch. 7 para. 7(1)Local Government and Housing Act 1989Sch. 11 para. 36s. 195(2)Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973Sch. 7 para. 7(3)Local Government and Housing Act 1989Sch. 11 para. 36s. 195(2)Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973Sch. 17 para. 64Water Act 1983Sch. 5 Pt. 1s. 11(5)Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973s. 136Control of Pollution Act 1974Sch. 4s. 109(2)Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973Part I Local Government Areas, Authorities and Elections New areas and councils1 New local government areas in Scotland.2 Constitution of councils of regions, islands areas and districts.3 Chairman.3A Vice-chairman. Election of Councillors4 Term of office and retirement of councillors.5 Electoral divisions and wards.6–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Establishment of new local authorities and supplementary provisions.Part II Changes in Local Government AreasProposals by Boundaries Scotland12Boundaries Scotland13 Proposals for changes in local government areas.14 Duty and power to review local government areas.15 Powers of Secretary of State in relation to reviews.16Wards and councillors: substantive changes in electoral arrangements17Boundaries Scotland's reports and implementation17AFurther reviews and reports by Boundaries Scotland Conduct of Reviews18 Procedure for reviews.19 Local inquiries. Supplementary Provisions20 First review of electoral arrangements.21Delegation of Boundaries Scotland's functions22 Restriction on promotion of private legislation for changing local government areas, etc.23 Change of name of local government area.24 Consequential and transitional arrangements relating to Part II.25 Transitional agreements as to property and finance.26Variation and revocation of regulations under Part 227Consultation with Boundaries Scotland on schemes for community councils28 Supplementary.Part III General Provisions as to Members of Local Authorities and Proceedings Qualifications and disqualifications29 Qualifications for nomination, election and holding office as member of local authority.30 Re-election.31 Disqualifications for nomination, election and holding office as member of local authority.31ADisqualification of officers, employees etc. from remaining members of local authority32 Proceedings for disqualification.33 Validity of acts done by unqualified persons. Acceptance of Office33A Declaration of acceptance of office of councillor. Resignation and Vacation of Office34 Resignation.35 Vacation of office by failure to attend meetings.36 Casual vacancies.37 Filling of casual vacancies. Restrictions on voting38 Disability of members of authorities for voting on account of interest in contracts, etc.39 Pecuniary interests for purposes of section 38.40 General notices and recording of disclosures for purposes of section 38. 41 Removal or exclusion of disability, etc.42 Interpretation of sections 39 and 41. Meetings and proceedings43 Meetings and proceedings of local authorities.44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allowances to members of local authorities and other bodies45 Attendance allowance and financial loss allowance.45ARight of councillor to opt for financial loss allowance.46 Travelling allowance and subsistence allowance.47 Allowances for attending conferences and meetings.48 Payment of expenses of official and courtesy visits, etc.49Provisions supplementary to sections 45 to 48.49A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Regulations as to allowances.Part IIIA Access to Meetings and Documents of Local Authorities, Committees and Sub-Committees50A Admission to meetings of local authorities.50B Access to agenda and connected reports.50C Inspection of minutes and other documents after meetings.50D Inspection of background papers.50E Application to committees and sub-committees.50F Additional rights of access to documents for members of local authorities.50G Local authorities to publish additional information.50H Supplemental provisions and offences.50J Exempt information.50K Interpretation and application of Part IIIA.Part IV Community Councils51 Establishment and general purpose of community councils.52 Schemes.53 Amendment of schemes.54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Assistance to community councils.Part V Internal Organisation Discharge of functions56 Arrangements for discharge of functions by local authorities.57 Appointment of committees.58 Expenses of joint committees.59 Disqualification for membership of committees and joint committees.60 Disability for voting on account of interests in contracts, etc.61 Membership of bodies to cease on ceasing to be member of authority.62 Standing orders, etc.62A Incorporation of joint committees.62B Power of Secretary of State to establish joint boards.62C Further provisions relating to joint boards.63 Application of foregoing provisions of Part V to police authorities and joint police committees.63A Sections 62A to 62C not to apply to fire authority. Staff64 Appointment etc. of staff.65 Placing of staff of local authorities at disposal of other local authorities.66 Security to be taken in relation to officers.67 Members of local authorities not to be appointed as officers etc.68 Disclosure by officers of interest in contracts.Part VI Miscellaneous Powers of Local Authorities Subsidiary powers69 Subsidiary powers of local authorities. Land transactions70 Acquisition of land by agreement. 71 Acquisition of land compulsorily.72 Title to land.73 Appropriation of land.74 Disposal of land. 74A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Disposal, etc., of land forming part of the common good.76 Special provisions as to land acquired for public recreation from heir of entail.77 Payment of purchase or compensation money by one local authority to another. Buildings, contracts, etc.78 Power to erect buildings, etc.79 Provision of offices, etc.80 Interpretation of “functions”.81 Contracts of local authorities. Private legislation82 Power of local authority to promote or oppose private legislation. Miscellaneous83 Power of local authorities to incur expenditure for certain purposes not otherwise authorised. 84 Powers of local authorities with respect to emergencies or disasters.85 Acceptance of gifts of property.86 Insurance by local authorities against accidents to members.87 Research and the collection of information.88 Provision of information, etc., relating to matters affecting local government.89 Subscriptions to local government associations.90 Powers of local authority to carry on tourism-related activities.90A Schemes involving collaboration in the promotion of tourism.91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Transfer of securities on alteration of area, etc.Part VII Finance Funds, revenue and expenses93 General fund.94 Capital expenses. 95 Financial administration. Accounts and audit96 Accounts and audit.97 Establishment of Commission for Local Authority Accounts in Scotland.97A Studies for improving economy etc. in services.97B Furnishing of information and documents to Commission.98 Expenses and accounts of Commission.99 General duties of auditors.100 Auditor’s right of access to documents.101 Right of interested person to inspect and object to accounts: completion of audit. 101A Reference of social security matters to Secretary of State.102 Reports to Commission by Controller of Audit.103 Action by Commission on reports by Controller of Audit.103A Publication of special reports103B Action by Commission on receipt of special reports103C Hearings on special reports103D Findings of hearings103E Action by local authorities on receipt of findings under section 103D103F Action on finding of failure, negligence or misconduct103G Interim reports on investigations and action thereon103H Protection from actions of defamation103J Appeals from Commission104 Action by Secretary of State on recommendation by Commission under s. 103(3).104A Audit of accounts of health service bodies: special provisions.105 Regulations as to accounts. 105A Studies of benefit administration at request of Secretary of State.106 Application of ss. 93 to 105 to bodies other than local authorities and to officers. Rating107. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108–108C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Rating authorities.110 Payments by regional council to district councils in respect of district rates.110A Estimate of amount due for non-domestic district rate.111 Secretary of State may make regulations with respect to rates.112—114. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valuation116 Valuation areas and authorities and appointment of assessors, etc.117. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Miscellaneous118 Local financial returns. 119. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Rate support grant.121. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Miscellaneous amendments of enactments relating to finance.122A Duty of local authority to use resources efficiently.Part VIII Functions Education123 Education authorities.124 Membership of committees appointed by education authorities.125. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Disqualification for membership of committees appointed by education authorities.127 Discharge of education authority functions.128 Educational endowments.129. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Housing130 Housing.131 Powers of regional council in relation to housing.132 Functions under the Rent Acts. The environment133 Roads.134 Building.135 Prevention of river pollution. 135AVariation of composition of river purification boards.136 Deposit of poisonous waste.137 Flood prevention and flood warning systems.138 Coast protection.139. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140 Allotments.141 Public conveniences.142 Public health.143 Sewerage.144†Diseases of animals, and plant health.145 Ordnance Survey. Miscellaneous functions146 Police.147 Fire services.148 Water.149. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 Schedule 18 to continue to have effect.151. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Ferries.154 Piers and Harbours.154A Industrial promotion.154B Code of practice for industrial promotion.155 Factories.156 Offices, shops and railway premises.157 The Shops Act 1950.158. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159 Employers liability.160. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161 Social work.162. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Public libraries, museums and art galleries.164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165 Spray irrigation.166 Registration of births, deaths and marriages.167. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168 Census.169 Burial grounds, churchyards etc.170 War memorials. Heating and electricity170A Production and supply of heat and electricity etc. by local authorities.170B Provisions supplementary to s. 170A.171 Miscellaneous functions, etc.Part XVIIIA Economic Development171A Functions to include promotion of economic development.171B Restrictions on promotion of economic development.171C Exercise of certain powers to be subject to provisions of sections 171A and 171B.Part IX Planning Planning authorities and plans172 Planning authorities.173 Regional reports.174 Structure plans.175 Amendment of provisions relating to approval of structure and local plans by Secretary of State. 176 Local plans.177 Reserve powers of regional planning authorities regarding local plans.178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Development control179 Reference of applications to regional planning authority. 180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Powers of regional planning authorities regarding orders, under section 42 or 49 of Act of 1972. Miscellaneous182 Miscellaneous planning functions.183 Directions relating to specialist advice.184 Amendment of enactments relating to planning etcPart X Licensing, etc.185, 186. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Betting, Gaming and Lotteries187 Authorities for purposes of betting, gaming and lotteries, etc. Miscellaneous licensing, registration and related matters188 Part III of Schedule 24 to continue to have effect.Part XI General Provisions as to Local Authorities Legal Proceedings, Notices, etc.189 Legal proceedings.190 Service of legal proceedings, notices, etc., on local authorities.191 Claims in sequestrations and liquidations.192 Service of notices, etc., by local authority.193 Authentication of documents.194 Execution of deeds by local authority and use of seal.195 Public notices.196 Misnomers, etc., not to affect validity of notices, etc.197 Inspection and deposit of documents.198 Photographic copies of documents.199 Reports and returns.200 Records. Byelaws201 Byelaws for good rule and government.202 Procedure, etc., for byelaws. 202A Review of byelaws. 202B Register of byelaws. 202C Revocation of byelaws by resolution. 203 Offences against byelaws. 204 Evidence of byelaws. Miscellaneous provisions205. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Admission of honorary freemen.207 Limitation of rights of freemen.208 Provisions as to Sundays etc.Part XII Miscellaneous, General and Transitional Miscellaneous209 Removal or relaxation of controls affecting certain local authority functions.210 Power to direct inquiries.210A Recovery of expenses of local inquiry.211 Provision for default of local authority.212 Limitation of liability of certain owners.213 Tweed Fisheries Commissioners. General214 Consequential and minor modifications and amendments.215 Consequential and supplementary provisions. 216 Transfer of officers.217 Continuity of employment in cases of voluntary transfer.218—221. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 Transfer of property.223 Property held on trust. 224 Property commission for Scotland.225 Local Acts and instruments.226 Existing joint boards.227 Abolition of Dean of Guild Court.228 Abolition of fiars courts for counties, etc.229 The Burgh Police (Scotland) Acts 1892 to 1911.230 Committees of existing local authorities.231 Application to sheriff in cases of difficulty.232 Provisions regarding applications to court.233 Orders, rules and regulations.234 Expenses.235 General provisions as to interpretation.236 Savings.237 Repeals.238 Short title, commencement and extent. SCHEDULESSCHEDULE 1Part IPart IIPart IIIPart IV Provisions as to boundaries1The boundaries of the new local government areas shall be...2Any such boundary defined on the map annexed to any...3In this Schedule references to existing polling districts shall mean...SCHEDULE 2 First elections of councillors1(1) For the purpose of any election of councillors held...2(1) At the first elections of councillors for the new... Qualification for membership3For the purposes of section 29 of this Act, in... First meetings of new councils4(1) The first meeting of each new council shall be...5(1) Until the completion of the election of a chairman... Suspension of elections6(1) No election of councillors of an existing local authority...SCHEDULE 31. . . . . . . . . ....2—18. . . . . . . . . ....19. . . . . . . . . ....20—23. . . . . . . . . ....SCHEDULE 4 Constitution and proceedings of Boundaries Scotland1(1) Boundaries Scotland shall be a body corporate consisting of...2(1) There shall be paid to each member of Boundaries...3. . . . . . . . . ....4(1) The Secretary of State may appoint, to assist and...5At any meeting of Boundaries Scotland three shall be the...6All acts done at a meeting of Boundaries Scotland shall,...7Subject to the preceding provisions of this Schedule and to... Officers and servants, remuneration and expenses8(1) The Secretary of State may appoint a secretary to...9The expenses of Boundaries Scotland including— (a) the salaries, fees... Proof of documents10(1) Every document purporting to be an instrument made or...SCHEDULE 51As soon as practicable after 1st April 1996 the Boundary...2The provisions of Part II of this Act shall apply...SCHEDULE 6 Rules to be Observed in Considering Electoral Arrangements1(1) This Schedule applies to the consideration by the Secretary...2The strict application of the rule stated in paragraph 1(2)...SCHEDULE 6ACandidacy Rights of Foreign Nationals1List of countries for the purposes of section 29(8)2Amendment of list of countries3The Scottish Ministers may by regulations remove a country for...4Regulations under paragraph 2 or 3— (a) may include incidental,...5In this schedule— “ ratification ”, in relation to a...SCHEDULE 7 Meetings and Proceedings of Local Authorities1(1) A council shall hold in every year such meetings...2(1) Three clear days at least before a meeting of...3(1) At a meeting of a council the convener, if...4(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, no business shall be...5(1) Subject to this or any other Act and to...6The names of the members present at a meeting of...7(1) Minutes of the proceedings of a meeting of a...8Subject to the provisions of this Act, a council may...9The proceedings of a council shall not be invalidated by...10(1) Paragraphs 5 to 9 above (except paragraph 7(2)) shall...SCHEDULE 7A Access to Information: Exempt InformationPart I Descriptions of Exempt Information1Information relating to a particular employee, former employee or applicant...2Information relating to any particular occupier or former occupier of,...3Information relating to any particular applicant for, or recipient or...4Information relating to any particular applicant for, or recipient or...5Information relating to the adoption, care, fostering or education of...6Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any...7Information relating to anything done or to be done in...8The amount of any expenditure proposed to be incurred by...9Any terms proposed or to be proposed by or to...10The identity of the authority (as well as of any...11Information relating to any consultations or negotiations, or contemplated consultations...12Any instructions to counsel and any opinion of counsel (whether...13Information which, if disclosed to the public, would reveal that...14Any action taken or to be taken in connection with...15The identity of a protected informant. Part II Qualifications1Information relating to a person of a description specified in...2Information falling within paragraph 6 of Part I above is...3Information falling within paragraph 8 of Part I above is...4Information falling within paragraph 9 of Part I above is...5Information falling within paragraph 11 of Part I above is...6Information falling within paragraph 13 of Part I above is...Part III Interpretation1(1) In this Schedule— “ child ” means a person...SCHEDULE 8 Provisions as to the Accounts Commission for Scotland1The Accounts Commission for Scotland (hereafter in this Schedule referred...2(1) Each member of the Commission shall, subject to sub-paragraph...3(1) The Secretary of State shall appoint one of the...3AThere may be paid to any member of the Commission...4(1) At any meeting of the Commission , including any...5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7The Commission shall have power generally to do such acts...SCHEDULE 9 Amendments with respect to FinanceThe Local Government (Scotland) Act 19471In section 195, after the words “this Act” there shall...2In section 216— (a) for the words from “as early”...3—5. . . . . . . . . ....6In section 231, the words “and save as otherwise provided...7In section 232, in subsection (1), in the proviso, paragraph...8. . . . . . . . . ....9In section 237— (a) subsection (2)(f) shall cease to have...10In section 238, subsection (4) shall cease to have effect....11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12In section 252, the words from “whether such expenses” to...13—15. . . . . . . . . ....16In section 259— (a) in subsection (1), paragraph (a) shall...17In section 260— (a) in subsection (1), in paragraph (e),...18In section 261— (a) in subsection (1), for the words...19In section 262, in subsection (1), in paragraph (b) of...20In section 263, in subsection (1), for the words “county...21In section 264, subsection (4) shall cease to have effect....22In section 265, in subsection (5), the words “with the...23In section 266— (a) in subsection (1), the words from...24In section 268, in subsection (2), the words from “Where...25In section 269— (a) in subsections (1) to (3), for...26In section 271, in subsection (1), the words from “by...27In section 272, for the words “county council or town...28In section 273— (a) in subsections (1) to (3), for...29In section 274, for the words “county council or a...30In section 275— (a) in subsection (1), for the words...31In section 279— (a) the words “with consent of the...32In section 292, for the words “county council or a...33In section 295, for the words “town council of a...34In section 379, in subsection (1)— (a) in the definition...35In Schedule 7, in Form (1)— (a) in Note (1),...36In Schedule 8— (a) in the title, for the words... The Local Government Act 194837. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38In section 144, subsections (3), (4) and (8) shall cease...39In section 145, in subsection (2)— (a) the definitions of... The Rating and Valuation (Scotland) Act 195240. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Valuation and Rating (Scotland) Act 195644In section 1— (a) subsections (1) to (4) shall cease...45, 46. . . . . . . . . ....47In section 11, at the end there shall be inserted...48In section 21, in subsection (1), the words “are situated...49In section 24, in subsection (4), in the definition of...50In section 43, in subsection (1), the definitions of “burgh”,...51In Schedule 4— (a) in paragraph 10, for the words... The Local Government and Miscellaneous Financial Provisions (Scotland) Act 195852Section 8 shall cease to have effect. The Local Government (Financial Provisions) (Scotland) Act 196353. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54In section 9— (a) in subsection (1), for the word...55In section 19, in subsection (2), the words “the expression...56In section 20, subsection (2) shall cease to have effect....57In section 21— (a) in subsection (1), for the words...58In section 26(2), in the definition of “local authority”, for... The Local Government (Development and Finance) (Scotland) Act 196459In section 8, subsections (2) and (5) shall cease to...60In section 9— (a) in subsection (1), paragraph (b) shall...61In section 10, subsection (2) shall cease to have effect.... The Rating Act 196662In section 2— (a) in subsection (5), for the words...63In section 4, in subsection (5), the words “or any...64. . . . . . . . . .... The Local Government (Scotland) Act 196665In section 2, in subsection (2), in paragraph (b), the...66In section 6, in subsection (2), for the words “a...67In section 7, in subsection (1), for the words “local...68In section 46(1), in the definition of “local authority”, for...69In Schedule 1, in Part I— (a) in paragraph 1,...70In Schedule 1, in Part II— (a) in paragraph 1,...71In Schedule 1, in Part III, in paragraphs 2 and...72In Schedule 2— (a) in paragraph 19, in head (a),...73. . . . . . . . . .... The Post Office Act 196974In section 53— (a) for subsection (5) there shall be...SCHEDULE 101Subject to the provisions of section 124 of this Act...2Where by virtue of this Schedule or any other enactment...3Where by virtue of this Schedule or any other enactment...4Any arrangement made by an education authority or education committee...5An education authority may arrange for the discharge of any...6No arrangement shall be made by an education authority for...7For the purpose of discharging any functions of an education...8For the purpose of discharging any functions of an education...9Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the number of...10A joint committee appointed under paragraph 7 above and a...11At least half of the members appointed to a joint...12Every member of a joint committee appointed under this Schedule...SCHEDULE 11SCHEDULE 12 Amendment of Enactments Relating to Housing1. . . . . . . . . ....2. . . . . . . . . .... The Housing and Town Development (Scotland) Act 19573In section 16(5) (provision for failure to carry out duties...4. . . . . . . . . ....5. . . . . . . . . ....6—10. . . . . . . . . ....11. . . . . . . . . ....12—19. . . . . . . . . .... The Housing Subsidies Act 196720In section 27(1)(a)(ii) (qualifying lenders), for the words “county councils...21, 22. . . . . . . . . ....23. . . . . . . . . ....24. . . . . . . . . ....Schedule 131In section 5(2) (no protected or statutory tenancy where landlord’s...2In section 37 (registration areas and rent officers) 3At the end of section 39 (register of rents) there...4, 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6For section 83 (operation of Part VII) there shall be...7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8In section 85(1) (contracts) the words from “and which is...9At the end of section 89 (register of rents under...10In section 97 (local authorities for Part VII), subsection (1)...11In section 133(1) (interpretation)— (a) after the definition of “let”...Schedule 141—29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Road Traffic Act 193030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31In section 119 (special provisions as to Scotland)— 32—41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Aquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 194742In section 7(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”...43—50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Public Utilities Street Works Act 195051. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52—54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55, 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57, 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59—62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64—67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69—73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Transport Act 196874 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75In section 124(4) (Board’s obligations at level crossings with roads...76—79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 197081In section 21(8) (badges for display on motor vehicles used... The Road Traffic Act 197282 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83In section 35(5)(b) (control of use of footpaths and bridleways...84In section 38(5)(b) (powers of Secretary of State and local...85In section 43 (test of satisfactory condition of vehicles other...86 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87, 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 197289In section 242(1) (contributions by local authorities), for the words...SCHEDULE 15 Amendment of Enactments Relating to BuildingPart I The Building (Scotland) Act 19591For any reference to a buildings authority there shall be...2Section 1 (constitution of buildings authorities) shall cease to have...3In section 2 (general provisions relating to buildings authorities)— 4In section 4 (relaxation of building standards regulations), in the...5In section 6 (application of building standards regulations and building...6Section 7 (minor works) shall cease to have effect. 7In section 8 (occupation of parts of roads for deposit...8In section 9 (certificates of completion) subsections (7) and (8)...9In section 10 (powers in relation to buildings constructed without...10In section 13 (action to be taken in respect of...11In section 14 (power of local authorities to sell materials...12In section 18 (inspection and tests)— (a) in subsection (1)—...13Section 20(2) (fees chargeable by buildings authorities) shall cease to...14Section 21 (provisions as to master of works) shall to...15In section 23 (inquiries) for subsection (2) there shall be...16In section 25 (service of notices etc.)— 17Section 27 and Schedule 8 (transitional provisions) shall cease to...18In section 29 (interpretation)— (a) in subsection (1) the definitions...19In section 30(1) (local Act provisions), the proviso shall cease...20Schedule 1 (enactments relating to dean of guild court functions...21Schedule 2 (provisions relating to buildings authorities which are not...22In Schedule 6 (recovery of expenses by charging order) in...23In Schedule 7 (evacuation of dangerous buildings)— 24In Schedule 9 (minor and consequential amendments) paragraphs 2 and...Part II Other Enactments25. . . . . . . . . ....26. . . . . . . . . ....27. . . . . . . . . ....28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29In the Thermal Insulation (Industrial Buildings) Act 1957— 30In the Fire Precautions Act 1971, in section 17 (consultation...Schedule 16 Amendment of Enactments Relating to River PurificationRivers (Prevention of Pollution) (Scotland) Act 19511. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6In section 18(3) (provision of information), for the words from...7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCHEDULE 17 Amendment of Enactments relating to Water General1(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act or any... The Rural Water Supplies and Sewerage Act 19442. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3—63. . . . . . . . . .... The Water Act 197364In the Water Act 1973 any reference to a regional...SCHEDULE 18 Amendment of certain Enactments Relating to TransportPart I Amendment of the Transport Act 19681In section 9 (Passenger Transport Areas, Authorities and Executives), the...2In section 10 (powers of Executive), the following amendments shall...3In section 11 (financial duty of Passenger Transport Executives) in...4Section 11(4) shall cease to have effect. 5For section 13 there shall be substituted the following section—...6In section 14 (accounts of Executive), the following amendments shall...7In section 15 (further functions of Authority), the following amendments...8After section 15 there shall be inserted the following section:—...9In section 16(1) (annual report prepared jointly by Authority and...10, 11. . . . . . . . . ....12In section 23 (directions given by the Secretary of State)...13In section 26(1)(b) (powers of Scottish Group), for the words...14For section 34 there shall be substituted the following section—...15In section 35(1)(b)(iv), for the words “county or town” there...16In section 56(6)(d), for the words “county, town or district”...17Section 58 shall be omitted. 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19For section 115(3) there shall be substituted the following subsection—...20. . . . . . . . . ....21(1) . . . . . . . . ....Part II Amendment of Miscellaneous enactments Relating to Transport The Light Railways Act 189622In section 26(2), for the words from “to the county”... The Road Traffic Act 193023In section 108(1), in the definition of “district”, for the...24In section 109(a), for the words “the Town Council of... The Transport Charges Etc. (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 195425In section 6(1)(c) (revision of charges by independent harbour undertakings),...26. . . . . . . . . ....27, 28. . . . . . . . . ....29 The Local Government (Omnibus Shelters and Queue Barriers) (Scotland) Act 195830—35. . . . . . . . . ....36In section 156(4), for the words from “county” onwards there...Schedule 19 Amendment of Enactments Relating to Piers, Harbours, Etc. The Harbours, Docks and Piers Clauses Act 18471. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2In section 7 (correction of errors), for the words from...3In section 8 (works not to proceed unless plans deposited),...4In section 9 (receipt and inspection of plan), for the... The General Pier and Harbour Act 1861, Amendment Act 18625. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Congested Districts (Scotland) Act 18976In section 10 (definitions), in the definition of “congested district”,... The Harbours, Piers and Ferries (Scotland) Act 19377For section 1(2) (transfer of harbours to local authorities), there...8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9In section 7(1)(b) (minor works), for the words from “any...10For section 18 (responsibility for deficiency), there shall be subtituted...11In section 21 (borrowing), the following amendments shall be made—...12In section 31(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “harbour authority”,...13For Schedule 3 there shall be substituted the following Schedule:—... The Highlands and Islands Shipping Services Act 196014In section 5 (interpretation), in the definition of “Highlands and...15For the Schedule there sball be substituted the following Schedule:—... The Harbours Act 196416In section 57(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “marine work”,...SCHEDULE 201Subject to the provisions of section 161 of this Act...2Where by virtue of this Schedule or any other enactment...3Where by virtue of this Schedule or any other enactment...4Any arrangement made by a local authority or by a...5A local authority may arrange for the discharge of any...6For the purpose of discharging any functions of a local...7For the purpose of discharging any functions of a local...8Subject to the provisions of this Schedule, the number of...9A joint committee appointed under paragraph 6 above and a...10At least two-thirds of the members appointed to a joint...11Every member of a joint committee appointed under this Schedule...SCHEDULE 21 Amendment of Enactments Relating to Public Libraries, Museums and Art Galleries The Public Libraries Consolidation (Scotland) Act 18871The whole Act shall cease to have effect except sections...2For section 2 (definitions) there shall be substituted the following...3In section 10 (lands, etc., may be purchased or rented)—...4In section 21 (powers of committee)— (a) for any reference...5In section 22 (power of committee to make byelaws)— 6For section 24 (exhibition of byelaws previous to confirmation), there...7In section 28 (recovery of penalties and forfeitures)— The Public Libraries (Scotland) Act 19208The whole Act shall cease to have effect. The Public Libraries (Scotland) Act 19559Section 3 (revocation of decision to adopt the principal Act)...10In section 5(1) (interpretation), for the definition of “statutory library... The Education (Scotland) Act 196211In section 12(1) (county library service)— (a) the words “of... The Education (Scotland) Act 196912In section 2(1) (provision of museums by education authorities), the...SCHEDULE 22Part I Regional Planning FunctionsPart II District Planning FunctionsSchedule 23 Amendment of Enactments Relating to Planning1. . . . . . . . . .... The Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act 19602In section 32(1) (application of Part I to Scotland), the... The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 19473In section 113(1) (interpretation), the following amendments shall be made—... The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 19594In section 27 (powers of disposal of land), the following...5In Schedule 4 (Authorities to whom Part II applies), the... The Civic Amenities Act 19676. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The New Towns (Scotland) Act 19687In section 6(1) (planning control in new towns), for the...8In section 23(2)(i) (extinguishment of public rights of way), for...9In section 35(2) (development corporations may transfer undertaking), for the...10In section 36(2)(a)(i) (winding up of development corporations), for the...11In section 41(2) (application of certain enactments), for the words...12In section 47(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”,...13In Schedule 1 (procedure for designating site of new town),...14. . . . . . . . . ....15. . . . . . . . . .... The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 197216. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Schedule 24 Amendment of Enactments Relating to Licensing, etc.Part I1—24. . . . . . . . . ....Part II Betting, Gaming and Lotteries The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Act 196325(1) In Schedule 1 (Bookmaker’s Permits, betting agency Permits and...26In Schedule 2 (Registered pool promoters), in paragraph 1(1)(b), for...27(1) In Schedule 3 (Licensing of tracks for betting), in...28, 29. . . . . . . . . .... The Gaming Act 196830In section 44(3) (local authority not to maintain or contribute...31In Schedule 2 (Grant, renewal, cancellation and transfer of licences),...32In Schedule 9 (Permits under section 34), in paragraph 1(d),...Part III Miscellaneous Licensing, Registration and Related Matters33. . . . . . . . . .... The Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 192534In section 6(a)(definition of local authority), for the words “a...35. . . . . . . . . .... The Methylated Spirits (Sale by Retail) (Scotland) Act 193736In section 6, in the definition of “local authority”, for... The House to House Collections Act 193937In section 10 (application to Scotland), for paragraph (a) there... The War Charities Act 194038In section 12 (application to Scotland), for paragraph (e) there... The Pet Animals Act 195139In section 7(3), in the definition of “local authority”, for... The Hypnotism Act 195240In section 2(4)(b) (meaning of controlling authority), for the words... The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 196341In section 5(2) (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”,... The Riding Establishments Act 196442In section 6(4), in the definition of “local authority”, for... The Local Government (Scotland) Act 196643In section 44 (game licences), for the words “local authorities”...Sale of Venison (Scotland) Act 196844In section 3 (interpretation), for the definition of “local authority”,... The Theatres Act 196845In section 15(1) (powers of entry), the words from “... The Vehicle and Driving Licences Act 196946. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Poisons Act 197247In section 11(2), in the definition of “local authority”, for...Schedule 25 Relaxation of Controls The Roads and Bridges (Scotland) Amendment Act 18921Section 5 (preservation of lands from injury) shall cease to... The Burgh Police (Scotland) Act 18922In section 396 (terms of licence for theatres, etc.) for...3In section 433 (brokers’ licences), for the words “sum not... The Burgh Police (Scotland) Act 19034In section 81 (licensing of billiard halls), for the words...5In section 98(2) (application of Parts I and II), the... The Milk and Dairies (Scotland) Act 19146In section 28 (milk depots), the words “ subject to... The Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 19257In section I (restriction on exhibition, etc., of performing animals),...8In section 5(3) (interpretation etc.), the words from “ and... The Roads Improvement Act 19259In section 5 (prescription of building lines), paragraph (a) of... The Slaughter of Animals (Scotland) Act 192810In section 2(5) (fees for licences), the words “ not... The Bridges Act 192911In section 7(3) (arbitrations, etc.), the words from “ and...12In section 10 (rules of procedure), subsections (1) and (2)... The Road Traffic Act 193013In section 53 (tolls), the following amendments shall be made—...14In section 56 (removal of structures from highways, the following...15. . . . . . . . . .... The Harbours, Piers and Ferries (Scotland) Act 193716In section 10(5) (application of 1847 Act), the words from... The Methylated Spirits (Sale by Retail) (Scotland) Act 193717In section 2 (lists of persons entitled to sell methylated...18—23. . . . . . . . . ....24. . . . . . . . . .... The Highways (Provision of Cattle-Grids) Act 195025Sections 14 (provision of cattle-grids off roads) and 18 (provisions... The Pet Animals Act 195126In section 1(2) (licensing of pet shops), the words “... The Food and Drugs (Scotland) Act 195627In section 21 (provision of cold stores by local authority),...28Section 22(2) (notification of cases of food poisoning) shall cease...29—31. . . . . . . . . .... The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 196332In section 1(2) (licensing of boarding establishments for animals), the... The Riding Establishments Act 196433In section 1(2) (licensing of riding establishments), for the words...34—38. . . . . . . . . ....39. . . . . . . . . .... The Countryside (Scotland) Act 196740In section 41(1)(b) (ferries for purposes of long-distance routes), the... The Social Work (Scotland) Act 196841. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Transport Act 196842In section 12(4) (borrowing powers of Executive), the words “...43In section 36 (power of local authority to run contract...44In section 37 (power for local authorities to acquire or...45In section 138 (travel concessions), subsections (7), (8) and (9)(a)... The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1972 .46In section 63(1) (proper maintenance of waste land), the words...47In section 84(1) (power to serve enforcement notice), the words...48In section 260 (default powers of Secretary of State), in...Schedule 26 Amendments of the Tweed Fisheries Act 19691Section 3 shall cease to have effect. 2In section 5— (a) in subsection (1), for the words...3In section 6(2)(a), before the word “burgh” there shall be...4In section 7(3), before the word “burgh” there shall be...5For Schedule 1 there shall be substituted the following Schedule—...SCHEDULE 27 Adaptation and Amendment of EnactmentsPart I General Adaptation of Enactments1(1) This paragraph applies to any enactment passed before, or...2(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, in any enactment or...Part II Minor and Consequential Amendments The Jury Trials (Scotland) Act 18151In section 20 (summoning of jurors), for the words “county,... The Riotous Assemblies (Scotland) Act 18222In section 10 (compensation for damage by riot), for the... The Jurors (Scotland) Act 18253In section I (qualification of jurors), the words “ in...4For section 3 (rolls of jurors) there shall be substituted...5For section 7 (jurors for trials in Edinburgh) there shall...6, 7. . . . . . . . . ....8In section 10 (order in which names of jurors to... The Court of Session Act 18689In section 45 (mode of returning jurors), for the words... The Explosives Act 187510In section 110 (local authority), for paragraph 1 there shall...11In section 111 (expenses of local authority), for paragraph (a)... The Militia Act 188212In section 34(2) (gazetting of commissioners), for the words “county...13, 14. . . . . . . . . ....15. . . . . . . . . .... The Allotments (Scotland) Act 189216In section 2(1) (duty to acquire land for allotments), the...17In section 6(2) (management of allotments), for the words “the...18In section 8(2) (recovery of rent), for the words from...19In section 14 (register of tenancies), for the words “the...20In section 16 (definitions), in the definition of “local authority”,... The Local Government (Scotland) Act 189421Sections 3 to 25 shall cease to have effect. 22Sections 42 to 48 shall cease to have effect. 23In section 54, the definitions of “ police burgh ”,... The Merchant Shipping Act 189424In section 515 (liability of locality for compensation for plundered...25In section 668 (Commissioners of Northern Lights), the following amendments... The Public Health (Scotland) Act 189726In section 3 (definitions),— (a) the definitions of “ sanitary...27In section 6, for the words “parish council” there shall...28For section 12 there shall be substituted the following section—...29Section 15 (reports and returns), shall cease to have effect....30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33In sections 23, 25 to 27, 47, 52, 54, 55,...34Section 28 shall cease to have effect. 35In section 31 (waterclosets etc. used in common) the words...36In section 32 (offensive businesses) in subsection (2), the words...37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39In section 39 (scavenging of highways)— (a) in the first...40In section 42 (removal of manure), the words “ in...41In section 94 (power to require additional supply of water),...42Section 118 shall cease to have effect. 43Section 121 (combination of local authorities as to sewerage) shall...44In section 146 (procedure on neglect of duty),— 45In section 157, the words “ magistrate or ” shall...46In section 158, the words “ or magistrates ” shall...47In section 162, the words “ magistrate or ”, where...48Sections 191 (saving for county councils and standing joint committees)...49. . . . . . . . . ....50. . . . . . . . . .... The Milk and Dairies (Scotland) Act 191451In section 2 (definitions), at the end there shall be...52In section 31(1) (repeal), for the word “burgh” there shall... The Police, Factories &c. (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 191653In section 5(3) (byelaws as to street collections), for the... The Land Settlement (Scotland) Act 191954In section 18(2) (powers regarding allotments), for the words “town...55. . . . . . . . . .... The Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act 192256In section 10(1) (application to Scotland), in the definition of...57In section 11(2), after the word “the” there shall be... The Allotments (Scotland) Act 192258In section 7 (common pasture), for the words “the burgh...59In section 10(1) (powers of entry), for the words “town...60in section 19(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”,... The Milk and Dairies (Amendment) Act 192261In section 2 (refusal of registration), at the end there...62In section 14(f) (application to Scotland), for the words from... The Church of Scotland (Properly and Endowments) Act 192563In section 22 (burgh churches)— (a) after subsection (2), there...64In section 26 (transfer of parish churches etc.), for the...65In section 28(4) (transfer of rights in parish churches etc.),...66In section 32 (transfer of parish churchyards)— 67In section 33 (preservation of monuments etc.), for the words...68. . . . . . . . . .... The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act 192869In section 8 (application to Scotland), for the words from... The Slaughter of Animals (Scotland) Act 192870In section 7 (definitions), at the end there shall be... The Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 192871In section 24(1) (application to Scotland), for paragraphs (a) and... The Local Government (Scotland) Act 192972Sections 1 to 3, 5, 6, 10, 11, 18, 24...73In section 29, for the words from “county council” to...74Sections 34, 41, 49(3) and (4), 50 to 52 and...75In section 77, the following amendments shall be made— 76Section 79 and Schedules 1, 2 and 5 shall cease... The Reservoirs (Safety Provisions) Act 193077In section 11 (application to Scotland), for any reference to... The Agricultural Land (Utilisation) Act 193178. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Church of Scotland (Property and Endowments) Amendment Act 193379In section 2(2) (transfer of certain churchyards)— The Private Legislation Procedure (Scotland) Act 193680In section 11(6) (powers of county council and town council... The Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 193781In section 110 (interpretation) the following amendments shall be made—... The Air-Raid Precautions Act 193782In section 13 (application to Scotland) the following amendments shall... The Civil Defence Act 193983In section 91 (application to Scotland) the following amendments shall... The Public Health (Scotland) Act 194584In section 1(8) (interpretation), for the definition of “local authority”... The Civic Restaurants Act 194785In section 1(1)(c) (power to establish restaurants), for the words...86In section 4(3) (interpretation), for the words “a county, town”...87. . . . . . . . . .... The Local Government Act 194888In section 133(3)(i) (war memorials) for the words “sections two... The National Assistance Act 194889In section 33(1) (local authorities for certain purposes of the...90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91In section 47(12) (removal of persons in need of care),...92In section 48(4) (temporary protection for property of hospitalised persons),...93In section 50(2) (burial etc. of dead), for the words...94In section 65(e) (application to Scotland), for the words “county... The Civil Defence Act 194895In section 9(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”,... The Finance Act 194996In section 15 (transfer of duties on moneylenders’ and pawnbrokers’...97, 98. . . . . . . . . .... The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 194999In section 78(1) (interpretation), the definitions of “ large burgh... The National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949100In section 21(1) (nature reserves), after the word “borough” there...101. . . . . . . . . ....102In section 99(2) (contributions by local authorities), for the words...103In section 103(7) (acquisition of land), for the words from...104In section 104(10) (appropriation etc. of land), for the words...105In section 106(4)(a) (byelaws), for the words from “1947” to... The Allotments (Scotland) Act 1950106In section 9(a) (restriction of obligations to provide allotments), for...107In section 13(1)(b) (interpretation), for the words “a town council”... The Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act 1951108In section 36(3) (application to Scotland), for the words “a... The Prisons (Scotland) Act 1952109In section 7(1) (visiting committees), for the words “county and...110In section 14 (legalised police cells), the following amendments shall...111In section 16 (discharge of prisoners), for the words “county... The Post Office Act 1953112. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Emergency Laws (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1953113In section 5(6)(b) (letting of land), for the words “a...114. . . . . . . . . ....115. . . . . . . . . .... The Slaughterhouses Act 1954116In section 16 (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”,... The Long Leases (Scotland) Act 1954117In section 4(3) (refusal of grant of feu right on... The Army Act 1955118In section 214(5) (application to Scotland), for the words “county... The Air Force Act 1955119In section 212(5) (application to Scotland) for the words “county... The Crofters (Scotland) Act 1955120In section 37(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “crofting counties”... The Food and Drugs (Scotland) Act 1956121In section 20 (cleaning of shell-fish), at the end there...122In section 21 (cold stores), at the end there shall...123In section 26 (administrative authorities), the following amendments shall be...124In section 27 (public analysts), at the end there shall...125In section 29(3) (analysis of samples), after the words “local...126In section 35(2) (quarterly reports) for the words “local authority”... The Agriculture (Safety, Health and Welfare Provisions) Act 1956127In section 25(10) (application to Scotland), in the definition of... The Clean Air Act 1956128. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129—131. . . . . . . . . .... The Coal-Mining (Subsidence) Act 1957132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Land Drainage (Scotland) Act 1958133In Schedule 1 (procedure for making improvement orders), in paragraph... The Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1958134In section 3 (provision of sheltered employment), the following amendments...135The Schedule shall cease to have effect. The Matrimonial Proceedings (Children) Act 1958136In section 10(2) (committal of child to local authority), for...137In section 12(2) (supervision of child by local authority), for...138In section 15 (interpretation), the words from “ and the... The Trading Representations (Disabled Persons) Act 1958139In section 1(5) (sellers of goods for blind persons, etc.),...140. . . . . . . . . .... The Opencast Coal Act 1958141In section 52(2) (application to Scotland), after the definition of... The Adoption Act 1958142In section 28(1) (local authorities for the purposes of the... The Deer (Scotland) Act 1959143. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Radioactive Substances Act 1960144. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960145In the Schedule (bodies to which Act applies), in paragraph... The Noise Abatement Act 1960146In section 1(5)(a) (noise or vibration nuisance), for the words...147In section 2(5)(b) (restriction of operation on highways etc. of...148In section 4 (saving for byelaws), for the words “subsection...149, 150. . . . . . . . . .... The Flood Prevention (Scotland) Act 1961151In section 15(1) (interpretation), the following amendments shall be made:—... The Building Societies Act 1962152In Schedule 5 (permitted classes of prior charges) in paragraph... The Local Government (Development and Finance) (Scotland) Act 1964153. . . . . . . . . ....154In section 6(1) (contributions to voluntary organisations), at the end...155In section 16(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”,...156, 157. . . . . . . . . .... The Gas Act 1965158In section 28(1) (interpretation), the following amendments shall be made:—...159. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Highlands and Islands Development (Scotland) Act 1965160In section 1(2) (establishment of Board), after the words “be...161In section 18(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”,...162. . . . . . . . . ....163. . . . . . . . . .... The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1966164In section 10(4) (grants for reclamation of derelict land), for...165. . . . . . . . . .... The Forestry Act 1967166In section 40(2)(c)(ii) (compulsory purchase of land), for the words... The Slaughter of Poultry Act 1967167In section 8 (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”,...168. . . . . . . . . ....169, 170. . . . . . . . . .... The Countryside (Scotland) Act 1967171In section 57(1) (byelaws), for the words “301 to 303”...172In section 78(1) (interpretation), the following amendments shall be made—... The Capital Allowances Act 1968173In section 83(4)(c) (exclusion of initial allowances), after the word... The Trade Descriptions Act 1968174Section 26 (enforcing authorities) shall have effect as if— The Health Services and Public Health Act 1968175In section 65 (financial and other assistance to certain voluntary...176In section 67 (power to purchase goods, etc.), in subsection...177For section 71(3) (compensation for stopping employment to prevent spread...178In section 76(2) (grants in respect of functions relating to... The Sewerage (Scotland) Act 1968179In section 3(3) (construction of sewers), for the words “349”...180. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181For section 18(3) (expenses of local authorities), there shall be...182. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Social Work (Scotland) Act 1968183In section 1, in subsection (2) (local authorities for the...184In section 2(2) after paragraph (b) there shall be inserted...185. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186In section 94(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “prescribed”, in...187. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188—190. . . . . . . . . .... The Medicines Act 1968191In section 109(2) (enforcement in Scotland), for paragraph (c) there... The Mines and Quarries (Tips) Act 1969192In section 11(3)(b) (local authority for purposes of Part II),... The Post Office Act 1969193In section 86, in the definition of “local authority”, in... The Development of Tourism Act 1969194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970195In section 1(4) (supply of goods and services), in the...196In section 2(2) (supplemental), for the words from “199” to... The Agriculture Act 1970197. . . . . . . . . ....198In section 67(2) (enforcement of standards for fertilisers and feedingstuffs),...199For section 92(2)(b) (provision of flood warning systems), there shal... The Fire Precautions Act 1971200In section 43 (interpretation), in subsection (1), in the definition...201. . . . . . . . . .... The Island of Rockall Act 1972202In section 1, for the words from “District” to “Inverness”... The National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1972203In Schedule 6, in Part II, in paragraph 45, for... The Gas Act 1972204In section 39(3) (application of Pipe-Lines Act 1962), in the... The Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1972205In section 4(2) (authority to be informed about milk tests),...206In section 7(3) (enforcement of Slaughter of Animals (Scotland) Acts),...207. . . . . . . . . .... The Employment Agencies Act 1973208In section 13(1) (interpretation), the following amendments shall be made—... The Hallmarking Act 1973209In section 20 (local inquiries), in subsection (1)(b), for the... The Badgers Act 1973210In section 11 (interpretation), in the definition of “local authority”,... The Breeding of Dogs Act 1973211In section 5 (2) (interpretation), in the definition of “local...Schedule 28Part I The Burgh Police (Scotland) Act 18921In the provisions set out in the following table, for...2In the provisions set out in the following table, for...3In the provisions set out in the following table, for...4In sections 210 to 213, and 233, 416 and 417,...5In the provisions set out in the following table, for...6In section 4, the following amendments shall be made— 7Section 15 shall cease to have effect. 8In section 20, for the word “commissioners”, where it second...9In section 27(2), for the words “town council” there shall...10Section 42 shall cease to have effect. 11In section 55, for the word “commissioners” there shall be...12Sections 100 and 101 shall cease to have effect. 13In section 105, for the words “their inspector of lighting,...14In section 115, for the words “sanitary inspector” there shall...15In section 117, for the words “sanitary inspector”, in both...16In section 118, for the words from “burgh surveyor” to...17In section 119, for the words “sanitary inspector” there shall...18In section 120, for the words “inspector of cleansing or...19In section 121, for the words “inspector of cleansing or...20In section 123, for the words from “the chief” to...21In section 126, for the words “sanitary inspector” there shall...22In section 128, the words from “of the Roads” to...23In section 133, for the word “council”, in each place...24In section 134, for the word “council”, in each place...25In section 138, for the word “council”, in both places...26In section 145, for the words “burgh general assessment” there...27In section 150, the words “the Dean of Guild Court...28In section 151, for the word “treasurer” there shall be...29In section 154, the following amendments shall be made— 30In section 168, for the word “council” there shall be...31In section 186, for the word “commissioners”, in both places...32Section 201 shall cease to have effect. 33Section 207 shall cease to have effect. 34In section 210, the words “of the clerk” shall cease...35Section 223 shall cease to have effect. 36In section 248, for the words “burgh surveyor” there shall...37In section 250, the words “any of” and “or any...38Section 257 shall cease to have effect. 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Sections 296 and 297 shall cease to have effect. 41in section 305, for the words “commissioners or magistrates” there...42In section 306, after the words “two thirds”, in both...43In section 307, for the word “commissioners”, where it first...44Section 310 shall cease to have effect. 45In section 312, for the word “officers” there shall be...46In section 316, for the word “commissioners”, where it first...47In section 325, after the word “their”, in both places...48In section 330, for the words “burgh general assessment” there...49In section 339, the words “the clerk to” shall cease...50In section 341, the words from “and the commissioners” to...51In section 365, for the words “town council” there shall...52In section 367, for the words “collector in any burgh”...53In section 369, after the words “any two” there shall...54In section 372, for the words “the general expenses of...55In section 381, in subsection (10), for the words “commissioners...56In section 385, for the word “magistrates” there shall be...57Section 411 shall cease to have effect. 58Section 428 shall cease to have effect. 59Section 432 shall cease to have effect. 60In Schedule V, in paragraph (2)(d), after the words “one...Part II The Burgh Police (Scotland) Act 190361In sections 5 to 20, for the words “town council”,...62In section 6, the words “of the town clerk or...63In section 8, for the words “town clerk” there shall...64In section 9, (a) the words from “to the dean”...65In section 11, for the words “dean of guild court”...66Section 13 shall cease to have effect. 67In section 16, the words “dean of guild court or”...68In section 21, for the words “town council” there shall...69In section 23, for the words “town council” there shall...70In section 30, for the words “town council” there shall...71In section 31, for the words “burgh surveyor” in each...72In section 35, for the words “burgh surveyor”, in both...73Section 37 shall cease to have effect. 74Section 39 shall cease to have effect. 75In section 41, the following amendments shall be made— 76Section 43 shall cease to have effect. 77In section 44, for the words “town council” there shall...78Sections 56 and 57 shall cease to have effect. 79In section 58, for the words “town council” in both...80In section 59, the following amendments shall be made— 81In section 61, the following amendments shall be made— 82In sections 64, 67, 68, 79, 80 and 82, for...83In the said section 79, in subsection (2), after the...84In section 81, for the word “magistrates” there shall be...85In section 93 the following amendments shall be made— 86Section 97 shall cease to have effect. 87In section 98, the following amendments shall be made— 88Section 99 shall cease to have effect. 89Section 101 shall cease to have effect. 90In section 103, the following amendments shall be made— 91In section 104(2), the following amendments shall be made— Part III The Burgh Ploice (Scotland) Amendment Act 191192In section 1, (a) in subsection (4), the words from...93In section 2, (a) for the words from “magistrates” to...94In section 3, for the words “a town council” there...Schedule 29 Repeals

Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973

1973 c. 65

An Act to make provision with respect to local government and the functions of local authorities in Scotland; to amend Part II of the Transport Act 1968; and for connected purposes.

[25th October 1973]