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Part 1S Water Industry Commissioner and [F1the representation of consumers]

Textual Amendments

6 Funding of the [F2Commission] [F3and the National Consumer Council] S

(1)The Scottish Ministers may make grants to the [F2Commission] in respect of the [F2Commission's] expenses.

(2)Scottish Water must make to the [F2Commission] , in respect of the [F2Commission's] expenses, payments of such amounts, and at such times, as the Scottish Ministers may direct.

[F4(2A)Scottish Water must make to the National Consumer Council, in respect of the Council's expenses (as respects its activities relating to Scottish Water), payments of such amounts, and at such times, as the Scottish Ministers may direct.

(2B)Before making a direction under subsection (2A), the Scottish Ministers must consult the Council.]