# The Local Authorities (Social Services and Food and Drugs) Order 1974, Introduction: Introductory text


LOCAL GOVERNMENT, ENGLAND AND WALES
Made 21st February 1974
Laid before Parliament 7th March 1974
Coming into Operation 1st April 1974
The Secretary of State for Social Services in relation to England, and the Secretary of State for Wales in relation to Wales, in exercise of their powers under section 254(1) and (2) of the Local Government Act 1972 and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf, hereby make the following order:—

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1974/273/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-social-services-and-food-and-drugs-order-1974/introduction
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