18(1)The Secretary of State may make—U.K.
(a)such annual payments to the Commission as he thinks appropriate in respect of the performance by it of functions to which sub-paragraph (2) applies, and
(b)such other payments to the Commission as he thinks appropriate in respect of the performance by it of functions to which sub-paragraph (3) applies.
(2)This sub-paragraph applies to—
(a)any functions exercisable by virtue of a direction under section 58 in relation to Strategic Health Authorities, Primary Care Trusts or NHS trusts, and
(b)such other of the Commission's functions as may be prescribed.
(3)This sub-paragraph applies to any functions exercisable by virtue of a direction under section 58 in relation to—
(a)Special Health Authorities, or
(b)bodies mentioned in section 58(3) or (4) or section 60.
(4)Before deciding the amount of any payment under this paragraph the Secretary of State must take account of any income received by the Commission from any other source.
(5)Payments under this paragraph may be made—
(a)at such times, and
(b)subject to such conditions (if any),
as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 4 para. 18 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2603, art. 4(4)(b)
19U.K.The National Assembly for Wales may make such payments to the Commission as the Assembly thinks appropriate in respect of the performance by the Commission of functions exercisable by virtue of a direction under section 61.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 4 para. 19 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2603, art. 4(4)(b)
20(1)The Secretary of State may make loans to the Commission.U.K.
(2)A loan under this paragraph may be made on such terms as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 4 para. 20 in force at 1.10.2006 by S.I. 2006/2603, art. 4(4)(b)
21(1)The Commission may charge for providing—U.K.
(a)any services under arrangements under section 63(2) or (4),
(b)any services under section 64(1) to (3), or
(c)such other services as may be prescribed.
(2)The amount of any charge is to be fixed in such a way as the Commission considers appropriate for recovering the costs incurred by it in, or in connection with, providing the services in question.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 4 para. 21 in force for certain purposes at Royal Assent see s. 83
I5Sch. 4 para. 21 in force at 1.10.2006 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2006/2603, art. 4(4)(b)