Bank of England Act 1716
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act for redeeming several Funds of the Governor and Company of the Bank of England, pursuant to former Provisoes of Redemption; and for securing to them several new funds and allowances redeemable by parliament; and for obliging them to advance further sums not exceeding two millions five hundred thousand pounds, at five pounds per centum, as shall be found necessary to be employed in lessening the national debts and incumbrances; and for continuing certain provisions formerly made for the expences of his Majesty's civil government; and for payment of annuities formerly purchased at the rate of five pounds per centum; and for other Purposes in this Act mentioned. |
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| Citation | 3 Geo. 1. c. 8 |
| Territorial extent | Great Britain |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 15 July 1717 |
| Commencement | 20 February 1717 |
| Repealed | 8 November 1995 |
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Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Bank of England Act 1716 (3 Geo. 1. c. 8) was an act of the Parliament of Great Britain. It was one of the Bank of England Acts 1694 to 1892.