abstract:The Interpretation Act 1978 is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Act makes provision for the interpretation of Acts of Parliament,The Interpretation Act 1978, section 22(1) Measures of the General Synod of the Church of England, Measures of the Church Assembly,The Interpretation Act 1978, section 22(3) subordinate legislation,The Interpretation Act 1978, section 23(1) "deeds and other instruments and documents",The Interpretation Act 1978, section 23(3) Acts of the Scottish Parliament and instruments made thereunderThe Interpratation Act 1978, section 23A and Measures and Acts of the National Assembly for Wales and instruments made thereunder.