The Commission may by agreement with any owner or occupier of land assist in or undertake, whether in pursuance of a control F2agreement or scheme or otherwise, the taking or killing of F3. . . deer and the disposal of. . . F4 deer or their carcases; and the agreement may make provision for the providing of equipment by the Commission.

Any agreement in pursuance of the last foregoing subsection shall, unless the Commission with the approval of the Secretary of State otherwise decide, provide for the payment of any expenses incurred by the Commission under the agreement.