Financial year17.

(1)

The Panel’s first financial year is the period that begins with the establishment day and ends with—

(a)

the following 31 March (if the establishment day is 1 April), or

(b)

the second following 31 March (if the establishment day is not 1 April).

(2)

Subject to paragraph (1), the Panel’s financial year is each period of 12 months ending with 31 March.