c. 42) was an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that consolidated and amended statutes relating to building societies.

[1] The bill had its first reading in the House of Commons on X, presented by MP.

[1] The bill had its second reading in the House of Commons on 28 March 1874 and was committed to a select committee,[1] which reported on 15 May 1874, with amendments.

[2] The amended bill was considered and agreed to by the House of Commons on 22 July 1874.

[1] The bill was granted royal assent on 30 July 1874.