Explanatory Notes

Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008

2008 CHAPTER 31

26th November 2008

Commentary on Sections and Schedules

Part 2: Distribution of money under the general scheme

Section 24: Power to add or remove distributors

85.This section allows the Secretary of State to add or remove distribution bodies. This power may be exercised as a sanction for failure to comply with a direction given under section 22 or contravention of a prohibition order made under section 23. Alternatively, it may be exercised to add a distributor with particular expertise or to remove a distributor whose particular expertise is no longer required. This power is exercisable after consultation with the devolved administrations.