Local Government Finance Act 1988

[F1 Part III E+W Distribution

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) substituted (6.3.1992) for paras. 8-16 by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para.7 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Sch. 8 Pt. III amended (1.11.1996) by 1996 c. 56, ss. 256(6), 257, 583(2) (with s. 1(4), Sch. 39)

F2 Interpretation E+W

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) substituted (6.3.1992) for paras. 8-16 by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para.7 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

F3 8 (1) For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule a receiving authority is[F4 — E+W

(a) any billing authority in Wales, or

(b) any major precepting authority in Wales.]

(2) Any reference in this Part of this Schedule to a local government finance report is a reference to a report made under section F5 ... [F6 84G] above.

[F7 (3) In this Part of this Schedule “the Assembly” means the National Assembly for Wales.

F8 (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F3 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) substituted (6.3.1992) for paras. 8-16 by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para.7 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

F4 Sch. 8 para. 8(1)(a)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 10(2)

F5 Words in Sch. 8 para. 8(2) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by virtue of Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 10(3)

F6 Words in Sch. 8 para. 8(2) inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(2) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F7 Sch. 8 para. 8(3)(4) inserted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(4)

F8 Sch. 8 para. 8(4) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by virtue of Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 10(4)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2 Sch. 8 para. 8 modified (temp.) (12.1.2000) by S.I. 1999/3435, art. 2

F9 Distributable amount E+W

Textual Amendments

F9 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) substituted (6.3.1992) for paras. 8-16 by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para.7 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

F10 9 (1) Before a financial year begins the [F11 Welsh Ministers] shall estimate— E+W

(a) the aggregate of the items of account which will be credited to the account kept for the year; and

(b) the aggregate of the items of account which will be debited to the account kept for the year under paragraphs 2(2)(a) and 3(3)(b) above.

(2) In making any estimate under sub-paragraph (1) above the [F12 Welsh Ministers] may make such assumptions as [F13 they see] fit.

(3) If the aggregate estimated under sub-paragraph (1)(a) above exceeds the aggregate estimated under sub-paragraph (1)(b) above the [F14 Welsh Ministers] shall calculate the amount equal to the difference.

(4) In the local government finance report for the year the [F15 Welsh Ministers] shall specify the amount arrived at under this paragraph (the distributable amount for the year)[F16 , subject to paragraph 9A below.]

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) substituted (6.3.1992) for paras. 8-16 by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para.7 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

F11 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 11(2)

F12 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 11(3)(a)

F13 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 11(3)(b)

F14 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 11(4)

F15 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 11(4)

F16 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9(4) inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(3) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C3 Sch. 8 para. 9 modified (16.7.1992) by 1992 c. 46, s.4 (with s. 8(1)); S.I. 1992/1642, art.2 and (6.7.1993) by 1993 c. 17, ss.2, 5(1); S.I. 1993/1512, art.2

Sch. 8 para. 9 modified (24.2.1994 with effect as mentioned in s. 3(1) of the amending Act) by 1994 c. 3, s. 3

[F17 Years where two local government finance reports prepared for Wales E+W

Textual Amendments

F17 Sch. 8 para. 9A and cross-heading inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(4) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

9A (1) Where the [F18 Welsh Ministers make] two local government finance reports for a particular financial year— E+W

(a) paragraph 9(4) above does not apply F19 ... as respects that year, and

(b) the [F20 Welsh Ministers] shall decide whether—

(i) distribution among all receiving authorities of the amount arrived at under paragraph 9 above for the year is to be dealt with in just one of those reports (the chosen report), or

(ii) each of those reports is to deal with the distribution of so much of that amount as is for the receiving authorities to which that report relates.

(2) If the [F21 Welsh Ministers decide] as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b)(i) above—

(a) the [F22 Welsh Ministers] shall specify that amount (the distributable amount for the year) in the chosen report, and

(b) the chosen report is the local government finance report for that year to which the requirement under paragraph 10(1) below applies.

(3) If the [F23 Welsh Ministers decide] as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b)(ii) above—

(a) paragraphs 10 and 11 below do not apply F24 ... as respects the year (but see paragraphs 11A to 11C below),

(b) the power under paragraph 13 below may (in particular) be exercised by making a single amending report relating to both of the local government finance reports for the year, and

(c) paragraph 14 below does not apply in relation to any report amending either of those reports (but see paragraph 14A below).]

Textual Amendments

F18 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9A(1) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(5)(a)(i)

F19 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9A(1)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by virtue of Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 12

F20 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9A(1)(b) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(5)(a)(ii)

F21 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9A(2) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(5)(b)(i)

F22 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9A(2)(a) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(5)(b)(ii)

F23 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9A(3) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(5)(c)

F24 Words in Sch. 8 para. 9A(3)(a) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by virtue of Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 12

F25 Distribution: local government finance reports E+W

Textual Amendments

F25 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) substituted (6.3.1992) for paras. 8-16 by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 7 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C4 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) amended (1.11.1996) by 1996 c. 56, ss. 256(6), 257, 583(2)

F26 10 (1) A local government finance report for a financial year shall specify the basis (the basis of distribution) on which the [F27 Welsh Ministers propose] to distribute among receiving authorities the distributable amount for the year. E+W

(2) Before making the report the [F28 Welsh Ministers] shall notify to such representatives of local government as appear to [F29 them] to be appropriate the general nature of the basis of distribution.

Textual Amendments

F26 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) substituted (6.3.1992) for paras. 8-16 by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para.7 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

F27 Words in Sch. 8 para. 10(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 13(2)

F28 Words in Sch. 8 para. 10(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 13(3)(a)

F29 Word in Sch. 8 para. 10(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 13(3)(b)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C5 Sch. 8 para. 10 modified (temp.) (12.1.2000) by S.I. 1999/3435, art. 2

F30 11 (1) This paragraph applies where— E+W

(a) in relation to a financial year, the distributable amount for the year has been calculated and specified in a report in accordance with [F31 paragraphs 9 and 9A(2)] above; and

(b) the report has been laid before the [F32 Assembly].

(2) If the report is approved by resolution of the [F33 Assembly], the distributable amount for the year shall be distributed among and paid to receiving authorities in accordance with this paragraph and paragraph 12 below.

(3) As soon as is reasonably practicable after the report has been so approved, the [F34 Welsh Ministers] shall calculate what sum falls to be paid to each receiving authority as its share of the distributable amount for the year in accordance with the basis of distribution specified in the report as so approved.

(4) Subject to sub-paragraph (5) below, after making a calculation under sub-paragraph (3) above, the [F35 Welsh Ministers] may, at any time before the end of the financial year following the financial year to which the report relates, make one further calculation of what sum falls to be paid to each receiving authority as its share of the distributable amount for the year in accordance with the basis of distribution so specified.

(5) The power to make a calculation under sub-paragraph (4) above shall not be exercisable after the approval by resolution of the [F36 Assembly] of any amending report made under paragraph 13 below in relation to the local government finance report.

(6) If the [F37 Welsh Ministers decide] that [F38 they] will leave out of account information received by [F39 them] after a particular date in making a calculation under sub-paragraph (3) or (4) above, the calculation shall be made accordingly, and [F38 they] may decide different dates for different kinds of information.

(7) Sub-paragraph (6) above applies only if the [F40 Welsh Ministers inform] each receiving authority in writing of [F41 their] decision and of the date (or the dates and kinds of information) concerned; but [F42 they] may do this at any time before the calculation is made under this paragraph (whether before or after the distributable amount for the year is calculated under paragraph 9 above).

(8) As soon as is reasonably practicable after making a calculation under sub-paragraph (3) or (4) above, the [F43 Welsh Ministers] shall inform each receiving authority of the sum [F44 they calculate] falls to be paid to it as its share of the distributable amount for the year.

Textual Amendments

F30 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) substituted (6.3.1992) for paras. 8-16 by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para.7 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

F31 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11(1)(a) substituted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(5) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F32 Word in Sch. 8 para. 11(1)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 14(2)

F33 Word in Sch. 8 para. 11(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 14(3)

F34 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 14(4)

F35 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 14(4)

F36 Word in Sch. 8 para. 11(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 14(5)

F37 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 14(6)(a)

F38 Word in Sch. 8 para. 11(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 14(6)(b)

F39 Word in Sch. 8 para. 11(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 14(6)(c)

F40 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11(7) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 14(7)(a)

F41 Word in Sch. 8 para. 11(7) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 14(7)(b)

F42 Word in Sch. 8 para. 11(7) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 14(7)(c)

F43 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11(8) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 14(8)(a)

F44 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11(8) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 14(8)(b)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C6 Sch. 8 para. 11 modified (temp.) (12.1.2000) by S.I. 1999/3435, art. 2

[F45 11A (1) Where the [F46 Welsh Ministers propose to make] two local government finance reports for a particular financial year and as respects that year [F47 decide] as mentioned in paragraph 9A(1)(b)(ii) above, [F48 the Welsh Ministers shall] in each of those reports— E+W

(a) specify the amount for the year arrived at under paragraph 9 above,

(b) specify how much of that amount is for the receiving authorities to which the report relates, and

(c) specify the basis on which the [F49 Welsh Ministers propose] to distribute among those authorities the amount specified under paragraph (b) above.

(2) Before making such a report as is mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) above, the [F50 Welsh Ministers] shall notify the general nature of the basis of distribution proposed to be specified in the report to such representatives of local government as appear to the [F50 Welsh Ministers] to be appropriate.

Textual Amendments

F45 Sch. 8 paras. 11A-11C inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(6) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F46 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11A(1) substituted (25.5.2007) by virtue of The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(6)(a)(i)

F47 Word in Sch. 8 para. 11A(1) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(6)(a)(ii)

F48 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11A(1) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(6)(a)(iii)

F49 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11A(1)(c) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(6)(a)(iv)

F50 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11A(2) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(6)(b)

11B [F51 (1) This paragraph applies where— E+W

(a) the Assembly approves by resolution a local government finance report that is one of two being made by the Welsh Ministers for a particular financial year, and

(b) as respects that year the Welsh Ministers decide as mentioned in paragraph 9A(1)(b)(ii) above.]

(2) The amount specified under paragraph 11A(1)(b) above in the report shall be distributed among and paid to the receiving authorities to which the report relates in accordance with this paragraph and paragraph 12 below.

(3) As soon as is reasonably practicable [F52 after the report is approved by the Assembly, the Welsh Ministers shall calculate] in relation to each of those authorities what sum falls to be paid to the authority as its share of the amount specified under paragraph 11A(1)(b) above.

(4) The calculation under sub-paragraph (3) above shall be in accordance with the basis of distribution specified in the report.

(5) The [F53 Welsh Ministers] may carry out the sub-paragraph (3) calculation again at any time before the end of the financial year immediately following the one to which the report relates.

(6) The power under sub-paragraph (5) above may only be exercised once and ceases to be exercisable if the Assembly [F54 approves by resolution an amending report made by the Welsh Ministers under paragraph 13 below.]

(7) As soon as is reasonably practicable after making a calculation under sub-paragraph (3) or (5) above, the [F55 Welsh Ministers] shall inform each receiving authority to which the report relates of the outcome, so far as relating to it.

Textual Amendments

F45 Sch. 8 paras. 11A-11C inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(6) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F51 Sch. 8 para. 11B(1) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(7)(a)

F52 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11B(3) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(7)(b)

F53 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11B(5) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(7)(c)

F54 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11B(6) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(7)(d)

F55 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11B(7) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(7)(c)

11C (1) The [F56 Welsh Ministers] may set a deadline for the receipt of information to be taken into account by [F57 them] when making a calculation under paragraph 11B(3) or (5) above. E+W

(2) Different deadlines may be set under sub-paragraph (1) above in relation to different kinds of information.

(3) A deadline under sub-paragraph (1) above shall only have effect if the [F58 Welsh Ministers inform] each receiving authority concerned of the deadline and of the information to which it relates.

(4) Notification under sub-paragraph (3) above may be given at any time before the making of the calculation to which the deadline relates, including a time before the distributable amount for the year is calculated under paragraph 9 above.

(5) When making a calculation in relation to which a deadline under sub-paragraph (1) above has effect, the [F59 Welsh Ministers] shall leave information to which the deadline applies out of account if it is received after the passing of the deadline.]

Textual Amendments

F45 Sch. 8 paras. 11A-11C inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(6) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F56 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11C(1) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(8)(a)(i)

F57 Word in Sch. 8 para. 11C(1) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(8)(a)(ii)

F58 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11C(3) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(8)(b)

F59 Words in Sch. 8 para. 11C(5) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(8)(c)

F60 12 (1) Where a calculation is made under paragraph 11(3) [F61 or 11B(3)] above the [F62 Welsh Ministers] shall pay to each receiving authority any sum calculated as falling to be paid to it. E+W

(2) The sum shall be paid in instalments of such amounts, and at such times in the financial year to which the report relates (the financial year concerned), as the [F63 Welsh Ministers determine] F64 ... .

(3) Where a calculation is made under paragraph 11(4) [F65 or 11B(5)] above and the sum it shows as falling to be paid to a receiving authority exceeds that shown as falling to be paid to it by the calculation for the financial year concerned under paragraph 11(3) [F66 or 11B(3)] above, the [F67 Welsh Ministers] shall pay to the authority a sum equal to the difference.

(4) The sum shall be paid at such time, or in instalments of such amounts and at such times, as the [F68 Welsh Ministers determine]F69 ... ; but any such time must fall after the end of the financial year concerned.

(5) Where a calculation is made under paragraph 11(4) [F70 or 11B(5)] above and the sum it shows as falling to be paid to a receiving authority is less than that shown as falling to be paid to it by the calculation for the financial year concerned under paragraph 11(3) [F71 or 11B(3)] above, a sum equal to the difference shall be paid by the authority to the [F72 Welsh Ministers].

(6) The sum shall be paid on such day after the end of the financial year concerned as the [F72 Welsh Ministers] may specify; and if it is not paid on or before that day it shall be recoverable in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Textual Amendments

F60 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) substituted (6.3.1992) for paras. 8-16 by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para.7 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

F61 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12(1) inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(7) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F62 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 15(2)

F63 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 15(3)(a)

F64 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12(2) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by virtue of Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 15(3)(b)

F65 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12(3) inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(8)(a) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F66 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12(3) inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(8)(b) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F67 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 15(4)

F68 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 15(5)(a)

F69 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12(4) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by virtue of Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 15(5)(b)

F70 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12(5) inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(8)(a) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F71 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12(5) inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(8)(b) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F72 Words in Sch. 8 para. 12(5)(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 15(6)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C7 Sch. 8 para. 12 modified (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1992/2996, reg. 4(1)

Sch. 8 para. 12 restricted (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/613, reg. 5(1)

Sch. 8 para. 12 modified (temp.) (12.1.2000) by S.I. 1999/3435, art. 2

F73 Distribution: amending reports E+W

Textual Amendments

F73 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) substituted (6.3.1992) for paras. 8-16 by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para.7 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

F74 13 (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (6) below, after a local government finance report has been made the [F75 Welsh Ministers] may, at any time before the end of the financial year following the financial year concerned, make in relation to the report one or more amending reports under this paragraph. E+W

(2) An amending report under this paragraph shall contain amendments to the basis of distribution specified in the local government finance report.

(3) Before making the report the [F76 Welsh Ministers] shall notify to such representatives of local government as appear to [F77 them] to be appropriate the general nature of the amendments which [F78 they propose] to make.

(4) The report shall be laid before the [F79 Assembly].

(5) As soon as is reasonably practicable after the report is laid before the [F80 Assembly], the [F81 Welsh Ministers] shall send a copy of it to each receiving authority.

(6) Where an amending report under this paragraph has been approved by resolution of the [F82 Assembly], the [F83 Welsh Ministers] may not make a subsequent amending report under this paragraph in relation to the same local government finance report.

Textual Amendments

F74 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) substituted (6.3.1992) for paras. 8-16 by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para.7 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

F75 Words in Sch. 8 para. 13(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 16(2)

F76 Words in Sch. 8 para. 13(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 16(3)(a)

F77 Word in Sch. 8 para. 13(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 16(3)(b)

F78 Words in Sch. 8 para. 13(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 16(3)(c)

F79 Word in Sch. 8 para. 13(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 16(4)

F80 Word in Sch. 8 para. 13(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 16(5)(a)

F81 Words in Sch. 8 para. 13(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 16(5)(b)

F82 Word in Sch. 8 para. 13(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 16(5)(a)

F83 Words in Sch. 8 para. 13(6) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 16(5)(b)

F84 14 (1) As soon as is reasonably practicable after an amending report made under paragraph 13 above has been approved by resolution of the [F85 Assembly], the [F86 Welsh Ministers] shall calculate what sum falls to be paid to each receiving authority as its share of the distributable amount for the year in accordance with the basis of distribution specified in the local government finance report as amended by the amending report. E+W

(2) Subject to sub-paragraph (3) below, after making a calculation under sub-paragraph (1) above the [F87 Welsh Ministers] may make one further calculation of what sum falls to be paid to each receiving authority as its share of the distributable amount for the year in accordance with that basis of distribution.

(3) A calculation may not be made under sub-paragraph (2) above after whichever is the later of—

(a) the end of the financial year following the financial year concerned, and

(b) the end of the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the amending report is approved by resolution of the [F88 Assembly].

(4) Sub-paragraphs (6) to (8) of paragraph 11 above apply in relation to calculations made under sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) above as they apply in relation to calculations made under sub-paragraphs (3) and (4) of that paragraph.

Textual Amendments

F84 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) substituted (6.3.1992) for paras. 8-16 by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para.7 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

F85 Word in Sch. 8 para. 14(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 17(2)(a)

F86 Words in Sch. 8 para. 14(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 17(2)(b)

F87 Words in Sch. 8 para. 14(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 17(3)

F88 Word in Sch. 8 para. 14(3)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 17(4)

[F89 14A (1) This paragraph applies where— E+W

(a) a report is made under paragraph 13 above amending a report (“the original report”) that is one of two local government finance reports that the [F90 Welsh Ministers make] for a particular financial year, and

(b) as respects that year the [F91 Welsh Ministers decide] as mentioned in paragraph 9A(1)(b)(ii) above.

(2) As soon as is reasonably practicable after the amending report is [F92 approved by resolution of] the Assembly, [F93 the Welsh Ministers shall calculate] in relation to each of the authorities to which the original report relates what sum falls to be paid to the authority as its share of the amount specified under paragraph 11A(1)(b) above in the original report.

(3) The calculation under sub-paragraph (2) above shall be in accordance with the amended basis of distribution.

(4) The [F94 Welsh Ministers may carry out] the sub-paragraph (2) calculation again at any time before—

(a) the end of the financial year immediately following the one to which the original report relates, or

(b) if later, the end of the period of 3 months beginning with the day on which the Assembly [F95 approves by resolution] the amending report.

(5) The power under sub-paragraph (4) above may only be exercised once.

(6) Paragraphs 11B(7) and 11C above apply in relation to calculations made under sub-paragraphs (2) and (4) above as they apply in relation to calculations made under paragraph 11B(3) and (5) above.]

Textual Amendments

F89 Sch. 8 para. 14A inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(9) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F90 Words in Sch. 8 para. 14A(1)(a) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(9)(a)

F91 Words in Sch. 8 para. 14A(1)(b) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(9)(b)

F92 Words in Sch. 8 para. 14A(2) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(9)(c)(i)

F93 Words in Sch. 8 para. 14A(2) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(9)(c)(ii)

F94 Words in Sch. 8 para. 14A(4) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(9)(d)(i)

F95 Words in Sch. 8 para. 14A(4)(b) substituted (25.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 40(9)(d)(ii)

F96 15 (1) This paragraph applies where a calculation (the relevant calculation) is made under paragraph 14(1) or (2) [F97 or 14A(2) or (4)] above in relation to an amending report. E+W

(2) Where the sum shown by the relevant calculation as falling to be paid to a receiving authority for the financial year concerned exceeds that shown as falling to be paid to it by the relevant previous calculation, the [F98 Welsh Ministers] shall pay to the authority a sum equal to the difference.

(3) The sum shall be paid at such times, or in instalments of such amounts and at such times, as the [F99 Welsh Ministers determine]F100 ...; but any such time must fall after the end of the financial year in which the amending report was made.

(4) Where the sum shown by the relevant calculation as falling to be paid to a receiving authority for the financial year concerned is less than that shown as falling to be paid to it by the relevant previous calculation, a sum equal to the difference shall be paid by the authority to the [F101 Welsh Ministers].

(5) The sum shall be paid on such day after the end of the financial year in which the amending report was made as the [F101 Welsh Ministers] may specify; and if it is not paid on or before that day it shall be recoverable in a court of competent jurisdiction.

(6) In this paragraph “the relevant previous calculation” means—

(a) in relation to a calculation made under paragraph 14(1) [F102 or 14A(2)] above, the calculation under paragraph 11(3) [F103 or 11B(3)] above or, where a further calculation has been made under paragraph 11(4) [F104 or 11B(5)] above, that further calculation;

(b) in relation to a calculation made under paragraph 14(2) [F105 or 14A(4)] above, the calculation made under paragraph 14(1) [F102 or 14A(2)] above.]

Textual Amendments

F96 Sch. 8 Pt. III (paras. 8-15) substituted (6.3.1992) for paras. 8-16 by 1992 c. 14, s. 104, Sch. 10 Pt. I para.7 (with s. 118(1)(2)(4))

F97 Words in Sch. 8 para. 15(1) inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(10) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F98 Words in Sch. 8 para. 15(2) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 18(2)

F99 Words in Sch. 8 para. 15(3) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 18(3)(a)

F100 Words in Sch. 8 para. 15(3) omitted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by virtue of Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 18(3)(b)

F101 Words in Sch. 8 para. 15(4)(5) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3) of the amending Act) by Local Government Finance Act 2012 (c. 17), Sch. 3 para. 18(4)

F102 Words in Sch. 8 para. 15(6) inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(11)(a) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F103 Words in Sch. 8 para. 15(6) inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(11)(b) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F104 Words in Sch. 8 para. 15(6) inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(11)(c) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F105 Words in Sch. 8 para. 15(6) inserted (27.11.2003 for the purpose of and in relation to financial years beginning on or after 1.4.2004) by Local Government Act 2003 (c. 26), s. 128(4)(e), Sch. 2 para. 2(11)(d) (with s. 40(2)); S.I. 2003/3034, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. I

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C8 Sch. 8 para. 15 modified (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1992/2996, reg. 4(1)

Sch. 8 para. 15 restricted (1.4.1993) by S.I. 1993/613, reg. 5(1)

[F106 Source of payments by Welsh Ministers E+W

Textual Amendments

F106 Sch. 8 para. 16 inserted (1.4.2007) by Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32), s. 161(3), Sch. 10 para. 21 (with Sch. 11 para. 22)

16 E+W Sums required for the making of payments by the Welsh Ministers under this Part of this Schedule are to be charged on the Welsh Consolidated Fund.]

Recovery E+W

16 Where an amount has become payable under any provision of this Part of this Schedule, and it has not been paid, it shall be recoverable in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C9 Sch. 8 para. 16 modified by S.I. 1990/493, reg. 8(1) and by S.I. 1990/609, reg. 5(1)

C10 Sch. 8 para. 16 modified (temp.) (25.7.2006) by Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32), s. 161(2), Sch. 11 para. 59(b)