# Local Government Act 1972, Section 269: Meaning of “England” and “Wales”.

Extent: E+W

In this Act “Wales” means the combined area of the preserved counties and “England” does not include any area which is included in any of the preserved counties.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1972/70/section/269 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-act-1972/section-269
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