Part IICentral Supervision, Direction and Facilities

Functions of Secretary of State

47Grants for capital expenditure

1

The Secretary of State may make grants in respect of capital expenditure incurred (or to be incurred) for police purposes by—

a

police authorities for areas other than the metropolitan police district, and

b

the Receiver for the Metropolitan Police District.

2

Grants under this section may be made either unconditionally or subject to conditions.

3

The Secretary of State shall exercise his powers under this section only with the approval of the Treasury.