PART 2Operational matters

Scottish Government financing of the Bank

24Power to capitalise

1

The Scottish Ministers may capitalise the Bank in such manner, and to such extent, as they consider appropriate.

2

For the purposes of subsection (1), capitalising the Bank means—

a

taking and paying up shares in the Bank, and

b

giving it loans.

3

The Scottish Ministers may attach conditions (including conditions as to repayment or the payment of interest) in respect of any finance provided under this section.