http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ukpga/Geo5/6-7/12

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/6-7/12/section/4

Local Government (Emergency Provisions) Act 1916

An Act to make provision with respect to Officers and Servants of Local Authorities serving in or with His Majesty’s Forces and to make various administrative provisions with a view to economy in money and labour in connection with the present War.