Church Commissioners Measure 1947

12 Annual report and accounts to be laid before Parliament and Church Assembly.U.K.

(1)So soon as may be after the close of every financial year the Board shall prepare a report of the work and proceedings of the Commissioners during that year, and shall present the report and accounts for that year to the Commissioners at their annual general meeting.

(2)Within thirty days after such meeting the secretary shall transmit the report and accounts, together with a copy of any resolution passed by the Commissioners with reference thereto, to the [F1Lord Chancellor], who shall lay copies of the report, accounts and resolution, if any, before both Houses of Parliament.

(3)Within the same period the secretary shall also send copies of the said documents to the secretary of the Church Assembly, who shall lay them before the Assembly.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 12(2) substituted (26.11.2001) by S.I. 2001/3500, art. 8, Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 11

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1S. 12(2): Functions of the Secretary of State transferred to the Lord Chancellor (26.11.2001) by S.I. 2001/3500, arts. 3, 4, Sch. 1 para. 9