Finance Act 1971

1 (1) There shall be ascertained in respect of each financial year during which this Agreement is in operation the total net cost in Great Britain and in Northern Ireland under the [1946 c. 81.] National Health Service Act 1946 and the [1947 c. 27.] National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1947, as they may be amended from time to time, and the corresponding enactments in Northern Ireland.

(2) The net cost under paragraph (1) above shall be the actual cost as certified annually by the Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury as respects the services in Great Britain and by the Ministry of Finance for Northern Ireland as respects the services in Northern Ireland.

(3) The net cost under paragraph (1) above of services in Northern Ireland shall, in relation to the net cost of the corresponding services in Great Britain, be determined subject to such adjustments, if any, as may be necessary to take account, from time to time, of any differences between methods of administration in Great Britain and in Northern Ireland.