Usage
The Local Government (Wales) Act 1994 abolished the eight ceremonial counties created by the Local Government Act 1972. However, it created the concept of preserved counties based on their areas, to be used for purposes such as Lieutenancy. This usage was consolidated by the Lieutenancies Act 1997
Certain statutes already in force were amended to include reference to them — as of 16 February 2011, the only remaining provisions still extant are:
- The Sheriffs Act 1887 (c. 55) – the counties that High Sheriffs are appointed to are the preserved counties.
- The Defence Act 1842 (c. 94) – Lieutenants are those appointed to preserved counties.
- The Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 (c. 83) – relevant portions of the sea shore shall be deemed to be within preserved counties.
Read more about this topic: Preserved Counties Of Wales
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