14.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, section 52 of the Act (contributory institutions and general provisions as to contributions) shall have effect as if the reference in subsection (1) to authorised institutions included a reference to European authorised institutions which accept deposits in the United Kingdom.
(2) The Deposit Protection Board may, with the consent of the Treasury, waive (in whole or in part) all or any contributions from a European authorised institution which accepts deposits in the United Kingdom if it is satisfied that it is appropriate to do so, having regard to the extent to which sterling deposits with the United Kingdom offices of the institution are protected—
(a)under the law of the institution’s home State; or
(b)by virtue of any arrangements which are in force there.