• Laws in Wales Act 1535 (1535 c. 26)
  • Laws in Wales Act 1542 (1542 c. 26)
  • Counties (Detached Parts) Act 1839 (1839 c. 82)
  • Counties (Detached Parts) Act 1844 (1844 c. 61)
  • Local Government Act 1888 (1888 c. 41)
  • Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889 (1889 c. 50)
  • Representation of the People Act 1918 (1918 c. 64)
  • Local Government (Scotland) Act 1947 (1947 c. 43)
  • Local Government Act 1972 (1972 c. 70)
  • Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (1973 c. 65)
  • Interpretation Act 1978 (1978 c. 30)
  • The English Non-metropolitan Districts (Definition) Order 1972 (SI 1972/2039)
  • The Lord-Lieutenants Order 1973 (SI 1973/1754)