The National Assistance Act 1948 (c. 29) The National Assistance Act 1948 (c. 29) Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below: Sch. 8 para. 72 omitted by Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 Sch. 7 para. 6 Sch. 8 para. 302 repealed by Coroners and Justice Act 2009 Sch. 23 Pt. 1 Sch. 8 para. 309 repealed by Road Safety Act 2006 Sch. 7(14) 80Paragraph 80 81Paragraph 81 82Paragraph 82 The National Assistance Act 1948 (c. 29)