These two Acts provided, amongst other things, powers to fine trades unions and to sequestrate their funds should they fail to control picketing and protest within the limits set down.

This Act provided for general unearmarked grants to be provided to local authorities "as nearly as possible on the basis of financial need."

The 1972 Act provided for the principal councils (i.e. the county councils and district councils) to have a number of major functions.

The 1935 Act provided for more autonomy for Indian provinces, with the goal of cooling off nationalist sentiment.

The Act, provided for the needs of physicians, surgeons and students by giving them legal access to corpses that were unclaimed after death, in particular those who died in prison or the workhouse.

The 1854 Act provided for uniform rates, routes and postmark-design specifications for each post-office category.

The Crofters' Holdings (Scotland) Act 1886 provided for security of tenure, a key issue as most crofters remain tenants.

This Act provided for, among other things:

The 1966 Act provided for the promulgation of standards, many of which were advisory, and for inspections and investigations; however, its enforcement authority was minimal.

The 1773 Act provided for the election of four counsellors by the East India Company's Court of Directors.