The Secretary of State may make grants to a National Park authority for such purposes, of such amounts and on such terms and conditions as he thinks fit.

Before determining the amount of any grant which he proposes to make to a National Park authority F1in Wales under this section, or the purpose for which it is to be made, the Secretary of State shall consultF2, according to whether the relevant Park is in England or in Wales, either F3Natural England or F4the Natural Resources Body for Wales.

The consent of the Treasury shall be required for the making of a grant under this section.