Part 1S Water Industry Commissioner and [F1the representation of consumers]

Textual Amendments

6 Funding of the [F2Commission] [F3and [F4Consumer Scotland]] S

(1)The Scottish Ministers may make grants to the [F2Commission] in respect of the [F2Commission's] expenses.

(2)Scottish Water must make to the [F2Commission], in respect of the [F2Commission's] expenses, payments of such amounts, and at such times, as the Scottish Ministers may direct.

[F5(2A)Scottish Water must make to [F6Consumer Scotland], in respect of [F7Consumer Scotland’s] expenses (as respects its activities relating to Scottish Water), payments of such amounts, and at such times, as the Scottish Ministers may direct.

(2B)Before making a direction under subsection (2A), the Scottish Ministers must consult [F8Consumer Scotland].]