# The Local Government (Staff Transfer Schemes) Order 1973, Article 2: Interpretation


(1) The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of this order as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.
(2) In this order—
“the Act” means the Local Government Act 1972;
“the Memorandum” means the memorandum entitled “Local Government Reorganisation in England and Wales; Transfer and protection of staff Memorandum” issued with Circular 101/73 (Department of the Environment) 185/73 (Welsh Office) dated 28th August 1973;
“officer”, in relation to any council, includes the holder of any office or employment under that council; and
“Wales” means the area consisting of the counties established by section 20 of the Act (new local government areas in Wales), and “England” does not include any area included in any of those counties.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1973/1847/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-staff-transfer-schemes-order-1973/article-2
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