# Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1953, Section 18: Interpretation.


(1) In this Act—
“local authority” means the council of a county, . . . borough or . . . district and the Common Council of the City of London; and
“the Minister” means the Minister of Housing and Local Government.
(2) Any reference in this Act to any enactment shall be construed as a reference thereto as amended by or under any subsequent enactment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/1-2/26/section/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-miscellaneous-provisions-act-1953/section-18
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