Grants

Grants for affected communities and businesses etc
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1
The Secretary of State may pay grants to contribute to the funding of activities or projects that are intended—
a
to benefit communities that are, or are likely to be, disrupted by the carrying out of relevant high speed railway works,
b
to benefit the environment in any area that is, or is likely to be, affected by the carrying out of such works, or
c
to support businesses and other economic activities in areas that are, or are likely to be, disrupted by the carrying out of such works.
2
“"Relevant high speed railway works”” means—
a
the works authorised by this Act, and
b
works in connection with a Bill or proposed Bill to authorise works for a high speed railway line connecting with Phase One of High Speed 2.
3
The reference in subsection (2)(b) to a proposed Bill is to a Bill proposed in a Command Paper which the Secretary of State has presented to Parliament.
4
The Secretary of State may determine the amount and the manner of payment of grants under this section.
5
Grants under this section may be subject to conditions determined by the Secretary of State, such as—
a
conditions as to the use of the grant;
b
conditions as to the circumstances in which the whole or part of the grant must be repaid.
6
The Secretary of State may delegate his or her functions under subsections (4) and (5) to another person.