6 Funding of the [F1Commission] [F2and the National Consumer Council] S
(1)The Scottish Ministers may make grants to the [F1Commission] in respect of the [F1Commission's] expenses.
(2)Scottish Water must make to the [F1Commission] , in respect of the [F1Commission's] expenses, payments of such amounts, and at such times, as the Scottish Ministers may direct.
[F3(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.]
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 6 substituted (1.7.2005) by Water Services etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 3), s. 37(2), sch. 5 para. 7(1) (with s. 36); S.S.I. 2005/351, art. 2, sch. 2
F2Words in s. 6 title inserted (15.8.2011) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7)(8), sch. 2 para. 6; S.S.I. 2011/278, art. 2(d)
F3S. 6(2A)(2B) inserted (15.8.2011) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7)(8), sch. 2 para. 5; S.S.I. 2011/278, art. 2(d)