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United Kingdom legislation
Wales Act 1978
Act of Parliament
United Kingdom
Long title
An Act to provide for changes in the government of Wales and in the constitution and functions of certain public bodies.
Citation
1978 c. 52
Introduced by
Michael Foot
Territorial extent
United Kingdom
Dates
Royal assent
31 July 1978
Other legislation
Repealed by
Wales Act 1978 (Repeal) Order 1979 (SI 1979/933)
Relates to
Government of Wales Act 1998
Status: Repealed
Text of statute as originally enacted
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