The Valuation (Combination of Councils) (Scotland) (No. 2) Order 1974
In exercise of the powers conferred on me by section 116(5) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973(a), and of all other powers enabling me in that behalf, it appearing to me that it would be of public or local advantage for the Highland Regional Council and the Western Isles Islands Council to combine for certain of their functions under the Valuation Acts and for the Orkney Islands Council and the Shetland Islands Council to combine for those functions, I hereby make the following order:-