Part 1Assistance

Form of assistance

7 Terms on which assistance is provided

(1)

The F1Minister may provide assistance under this Act on such terms and conditions (if any) as F2the Minister may determine.

(2)

Assistance, other than financial assistance, may be provided—

(a)

free of charge, or

(b)

on such terms as to payment as the F3Minister may determine.

(3)

Financial assistance (other than a grant) may be provided under this Act F4by the Secretary of State only if the Treasury have approved the terms and conditions on which it is provided.

(4)

Approval may be given either with respect to a particular case or with respect to a class of cases.