Part II S Promotion of Social Welfare by Local Authorities

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. II extended with modifications by Guardianship Act 1973 (c. 29), s. 11(5)

Supervision and care of persons put on probation or released from prisons etc. S

[F1 27A Grants in respect of community service facilities S

[F2 (1)] The Secretary of State may make to a local authority grants of such amount and subject to such conditions as he may with the consent of the Treasury determine in respect of expenditure incurred by the authority in providing a service

[F3 (a) for the purposes mentioned in section 27(1) [F4 or 27ZA] of this Act; and

(b) for such other similar purposes as the Secretary of State may prescribe.

[F5 (1A) In a case where two or more local authorities are discharging any function mentioned in section 27(1) or 27ZA of this Act jointly, whether or not in accordance with arrangements made under section 56(5) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65), the power of the Scottish Ministers to make grants under subsection (1) above in respect of expenditure incurred for the purposes mentioned in paragraph (a) of that subsection includes a power to make such grants, on such conditions as are mentioned in that subsection, to a local authority nominated by the local authorities from among their number.]

(2) Before exercising his power under subsection (1)(b) above the Secretary of State shall consult local authorities and such other bodies as he considers appropriate.]]

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 27A inserted by Community Service by Offenders (Scotland) Act 1978 (c. 49, SIF 39:1), s. 9

F2 In s. 27A “(1)” inserted (1.4.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 39:1), s. 61(5)(a); S.I. 1991/850, art. 3, Schedule

F3 S. 27A(1)(a)(b)(2) substituted (1.4.1991) for words by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 39:1), s. 61(5)(b); S.I. 1991/850, art. 3,Schedule

F4 Words in s. 27A(1)(a) inserted (27.6.2003) by Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 7), ss. 71(5), 89(2); S.S.I. 2003/288, art. 2, sch.

F5 S. 27A(1A) beginning with the words "In a case where two or more local authorities" inserted (27.6.2003) by Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 7), ss. 72, 89(2); S.S.I. 2003/288, art. 2, sch.