Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Part II repealed as to small holdings by Agriculture Act 1947 (c. 48), s. 67(2)
C2Functions of Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food under Part II now exercisable by Secretary of State, S.I. 1955/554 (1955 I, p. 1200), 1965/143, 1967/156 and 1970/1681
(1)In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires—
“Cottage holding” means a holding comprising a dwelling-house, together with not less than forty perches and not more than one acre of agricultural land which can be cultivated by the occupier of the dwelling-house and his family;
“Small Holdings and Allotments Acts” means the Small Holdings and Allotments Acts, 1908 to 1926, the Allotments Acts, 1908 to 1925, and this Act;
“Society” includes any body of persons, whether incorporated or unincorporated, and shall have the same meaning in all the enactments with which this Act is construed as one.
(2)Except where the context otherwise requires, references in this Part of this Act to any enactment or to any provision of any enactment shall be construed as references to that enactment or provision as amended by any subsequent enactment, including this Part of this Act, and this Part of this Act shall, except so far as it applies to Scotland, be construed as one with the Small Holdings and Allotments Acts, 1908 to 1926, and the Allotments Acts, 1908 to 1925.