Rate Support Grants Act 1988

9(1)For the purposes of paragraph 4 above U is a figure which—

(a)is expressed in pounds and is determined by the Secretary of State in relation to the authority,

(b)complies with sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) below, and

(c)subject to paragraph (b) above, is determined so as to represent such amount (if any) as the Secretary of State thinks should be brought into the calculation of the relevant amount in relation to the authority.

(2)U must not be more than £3,000,000 and must not be more than the amount represented by T in relation to the authority.

(3)U must not be less than nil but it may be nil.

(4)Figures shall be determined under this paragraph for relevant authorities in accordance with principles to be applied to all such authorities.

(5)In the Rate Support Grant Report for England for the year beginning in 1989 the Secretary of State shall specify—

(a)the figures determined by him under this paragraph, and

(b)the principles in accordance with which they are determined.

(6)Relevant authorities are education authorities to which paragraph 4 above applies.