F1[ Authorisation or approval by Secretary of StateU.K.
Textual Amendments
F1Crossheading inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F22(1)Where the maximum amount of money which could be distributed under section 25(1) under a particular joint scheme in any year exceeds £15 million, the joint scheme shall not have effect unless the Secretary of State makes an order authorising the scheme.U.K.
(2)Where the maximum amount of money which could be distributed under section 25(1) under a particular joint scheme in any year does not exceed the amount for the time being specified in sub-paragraph (1), the joint scheme shall not have effect unless the Secretary of State gives his written approval.
(3)In determining for the purposes of this Schedule the maximum amount of money which may be distributed under section 25(1) in any year under a joint scheme, any administrative expenses incurred in distributing such money under the scheme shall be brought into account.
(4)The Secretary of State shall only—
(a)make an order under sub-paragraph (1) authorising a joint scheme, or
(b)give his approval under sub-paragraph (2) to a joint scheme,
on an application made for the purpose by the bodies proposing to participate in the joint scheme.
(5)The Secretary of State may by order amend sub-paragraph (1) so as to increase the amount for the time being specified in that sub-paragraph.
[F3(6)The Secretary of State’s functions under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) shall, in relation to any particular joint scheme applying–
(a)only in Scotland; or
(b)in one or more parts of the United Kingdom, including Scotland,
be treated as exercisable in or as regards Scotland and may be exercised separately.]]
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 3A para. 2 inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F3Sch. 3A para. 2(6) added (30.6.1999) by S.I. 1999/1756, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. para. 15(12) (with art. 8); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 3A para. 2(1) (as read with Sch. 3A para. 2(6)(a)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
Sch. 3A para. 2(1) (as read with Sch. 3A para. 2(6)(b)): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
Sch. 3A para. 2(1): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
Sch. 3A para. 2(1): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2
C2Sch. 3A para. 2(2) (as read with Sch. 3A para. 2(6)(a)): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 2, Sch. 1 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
Sch. 3A para. 2(2) (as read with Sch. 3A para. 2(6)(b)): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/1750, arts. 1(1), 4, Sch. 3 (with art. 7); S.I. 1998/3178, art. 3
Sch 3A para. 2(2): transfer of certain functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1
Sch. 3A para. 2(2): functions amended (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 5, Sch. 2