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- 1 2 Transport Act 1962, section 29 (as originally enacted). Available from legislation.gov.uk. Accessed 3 November 2022.
- ↑ Transport Act 1962, section 31 (as originally enacted). Available from legislation.gov.uk. Accessed 3 November 2022.
- ↑ The Transport Act 1962 (Vesting Date) Order 1962, paragraph 1. Available from legislation.gov.uk. Accessed 3 November 2022.
- ↑ The Transport Act 1962 (Commencement No. 1) Order 1962, paragraph 1. Available from legislation.gov.uk. Accessed 3 November 2022.
- 1 2 The Transport Holding Company (Dissolution) Order 1973, paragraph 3(1). Available from legislation.gov.uk. Accessed 3 November 2022.
- ↑ The Transport Holding Company (Dissolution) Order 1973, preamble. Available from legislation.gov.uk. Accessed 3 November 2022.
- ↑ The Transport Holding Company (Dissolution) Order 1973, paragraph 2(1). Available from legislation.gov.uk. Accessed 3 November 2022.
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