15(1)The Minister for the Civil Service must pay to the Commission the sums determined by the Minister as appropriate for, or in connection with, the carrying out of the Commission’s functions.
(2)When making a payment, the Minister may impose conditions—
(a)about how some or all of the money is to be used;
(b)requiring the Commission to follow specified procedures in relation to its costs and expenditure.
(3)Before making a determination under sub-paragraph (1) or imposing a condition under sub-paragraph (2), the Minister must consult the Commission.