93 Grants to promote interests of disabled persons.U.K.
[F1(1)The Secretary of State may, with the approval of the Treasury, make grants for the purpose of defraying or contributing towards—
(a)any expenses which may be incurred by any person in supporting research into or the development of apparatus to which this section applies; or
(b)any fees incurred by any person in respect of the exercise in relation to apparatus to which this section applies of any function conferred by or under section 22 above.
(2)This section applies to—
(a)telecommunication apparatus which is constructed for use by disabled persons;
(b)telecommunication apparatus which is so constructed as to be capable of being adapted for such use; and
(c)apparatus by means of which telecommunication apparatus falling within paragraph (b) above may be so adapted.
(3)In making a grant under this section, the Secretary of State may impose such conditions as he thinks fit and may, in particular, impose a condition requiring the repayment of all or any part of the grant—
(a)if any other condition is not complied with; or
(b)in such other circumstances as he may specify.
(4)There shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament any sums required by the Secretary of State for making grants under this section.
(5)Any sums received by the Secretary of State under subsection (3) above shall be paid into the Consolidated Fund.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 93 repealed (25.7.2003 for specified purposes, 29.12.2003 otherwise) by Communications Act 2003 (c. 21), ss. 398(4)(a), 406, 408, 411, Sch. 19(1) (with Sch. 18, Sch. 19(1) Note 1); S.I. 2003/1900, arts. 1(2), 2(1), 3(1), Sch. 1 (with art. 3(2) (as amended (8.12.2003) by S.I. 2003/3142, art. 1(3))); S.I. 2003/3142, art. 3, Sch. 1 (with art. 11)