- Latest available (Revised)
- Original (As enacted)
There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation.gov.uk editorial team to Government of Wales Act 1998. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.![]()
Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area. Where those effects have yet to be applied to the text of the legislation by the editorial team they are also listed alongside the legislation in the affected provisions. Use the ‘more’ link to open the changes and effects relevant to the provision you are viewing.
This section lists the changes and effects yet to be applied to the whole Act, associated Parts and Chapters where applicable. This includes any insertions of whole new Parts, Chapters or provisions yet to be inserted into this Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing.
This section lists the commencement orders yet to be applied to the whole Act. These effects are included in this view as they may be (but won’t necessarily be) relevant to the specific provision that you are viewing. Where applicable the commencement orders are listed under two headings, firstly those that bring some part of the Act you are viewing into force and secondly, those that bring into force legislation that affects some part of the legislation you are viewing. If you are viewing a prospective version or there is a prospective version available there may be commencement orders listed here that are relevant to the provision you are viewing.
Commencement Orders bringing legislation that affects this Act into force:
| Chapter | Short title | Extent of repeal |
|---|---|---|
| 8 & 9 Eliz.2 c. 67. | The Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960. | In the Schedule, paragraph 1(bb). |
| 9 & 10 Eliz.2 c. 33. | The Land Compensation Act 1961. | Section 23(3)(aa). |
| 1974 c. 7. | The Local Government Act 1974. | Section 25(1)(aa). |
| Section 30(2A). | ||
| 1975 c. 24. | The House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975. | In Schedule 1, |
| in Part II, the entry relating to the Land Authority for Wales. | ||
| 1980 c. 65. | The Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980. | Sections 102 to 104. |
| Sections 106 to 111. | ||
| In Schedule 17, | ||
| in Part III, paragraph 4 and, | ||
| in Part IV, paragraph 9. Schedules 18 to 22. | ||
| 1981 c. 67. | The Acquisition of Land Act 1981. | In section 17(3), the words “the Land Authority for Wales,”. |
| Section 31(1)(b). | ||
| In Schedule 3, | ||
| in paragraph 4(3), the words “the Land Authority for Wales,”. | ||
| In Schedule 4, paragraph 30(2), (3), (10) and (11). | ||
| 1983 c. 29. | The Miscellaneous Financial Provisions Act 1983. | In Schedule 2, the entry relating to Schedule 21 to the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980. |
| 1989 c. 15. | The Water Act 1989. | In Schedule 25, paragraph 61(3) and (7). |
| 1990 c. 11. | The Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990. | In Schedule 2, paragraph 44(3), (4), (9) and (10). |
| 1993 c. 28. | The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. | Section 181(2) and (4). |
| 1994 c. 19. | The Local Government (Wales) Act 1994. | In Schedule 16, paragraphs 58 and 59(6) to (8). |
| 1994 c. 21. | The Coal Industry Act 1994. | In Schedule 9, |
| in paragraph 25(1), “108(1),”. | ||
| 1995 c. 25. | The Environment Act 1995. | In Schedule 10, paragraph 20. |
The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.
Would you like to continue?
The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
The Schedules only you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made):The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Geographical Extent: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.
Show Timeline of Changes: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including: