# Local Government Act 1972, Paragraph 5


In paragraph 4 above “the appropriate person” means—
(a) as respects England, the Secretary of State;
(b) as respects Wales, the National Assembly for Wales.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/schedule/12B/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-act-1972/schedule-12B/paragraph-5
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