Section 1: Local authorities.

Local Authority Social Services Act 1970 · 1970 c. 42View on legislation.gov.uk

The local authorities for the purposes of this Act shall be the councils of non-metropolitan counties and metropolitan districts in England, the councils of London boroughs and the Common Council of the City of London ....

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