[Part IIIE+W Distribution
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InterpretationE+W
8(1)For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule a receiving authority is any billing authority or major precepting authority.E+W
(2)Any reference in this Part of this Schedule to a local government finance report is a reference to a report made under section 78A [or 84G] above.
[(3)In this Part of this Schedule “the Assembly” means the National Assembly for Wales.
(4)For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule—
(a)references to the laying of a local government finance report (or amending report) before the House of Commons are, in relation to Wales, to be read as references to the laying of a report before the Assembly, and
(b)references to the approval of a local government finance report (or amending report) by resolution of the House of Commons are, in relation to Wales, to be read as references to the approval of a local government finance report (or amending report) by resolution of the Assembly.]
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Distributable amountE+W
9(1)Before a financial year begins the Secretary of State 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 Secretary of State may make such assumptions as he sees fit.
(3)If the aggregate estimated under sub-paragraph (1)(a) above exceeds the aggregate estimated under sub-paragraph (1)(b) above the Secretary of State shall calculate the amount equal to the difference.
(4)In the local government finance report for the year the Secretary of State shall specify the amount arrived at under this paragraph (the distributable amount for the year)[ , subject to paragraph 9A below.]
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[Years where two local government finance reports prepared for WalesE+W
9A(1)Where the [Welsh Ministers make] two local government finance reports for a particular financial year—E+W
(a)paragraph 9(4) above does not apply in relation to Wales as respects that year, and
(b)the [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 [Welsh Ministers decide] as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b)(i) above—
(a)the [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 [Welsh Ministers decide] as mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b)(ii) above—
(a)paragraphs 10 and 11 below do not apply in relation to Wales 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).]
Distribution: local government finance reportsE+W
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10(1)A local government finance report for a financial year shall specify the basis (the basis of distribution) on which the Secretary of State proposes to distribute among receiving authorities the distributable amount for the year.E+W
(2)Before making the report the Secretary of State shall notify to such representatives of local government as appear to him to be appropriate the general nature of the basis of distribution.
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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 [paragraphs 9 and 9A(2)] above; and
(b)the report has been laid before the House of Commons.
(2)If the report is approved by resolution of the House of Commons, 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 Secretary of State 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 Secretary of State 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 House of Commons of any amending report made under paragraph 13 below in relation to the local government finance report.
(6)If the Secretary of State decides that he will leave out of account information received by him after a particular date in making a calculation under sub-paragraph (3) or (4) above, the calculation shall be made accordingly, and he may decide different dates for different kinds of information.
(7)Sub-paragraph (6) above applies only if the Secretary of State informs each receiving authority in writing of his decision and of the date (or the dates and kinds of information) concerned; but he 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 Secretary of State shall inform each receiving authority of the sum he calculates falls to be paid to it as its share of the distributable amount for the year.
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[11A(1)Where the [Welsh Ministers propose to make] two local government finance reports for a particular financial year and as respects that year [decide] as mentioned in paragraph 9A(1)(b)(ii) above, [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 [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 [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 [Welsh Ministers] to be appropriate.
11B[(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 [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 [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 [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 [Welsh Ministers] shall inform each receiving authority to which the report relates of the outcome, so far as relating to it.
11C(1)The [Welsh Ministers] may set a deadline for the receipt of information to be taken into account by [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 [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 [Welsh Ministers] shall leave information to which the deadline applies out of account if it is received after the passing of the deadline.]
12(1)Where a calculation is made under paragraph 11(3) [or 11B(3)] above the Secretary of State 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 Secretary of State determines with the Treasury’s consent.
(3)Where a calculation is made under paragraph 11(4) [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) [or 11B(3)] above, the Secretary of State 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 Secretary of State determines with the Treasury’s consent; but any such time must fall after the end of the financial year concerned.
(5)Where a calculation is made under paragraph 11(4) [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) [or 11B(3)] above, a sum equal to the difference shall be paid by the authority to the Secretary of State.
(6)The sum shall be paid on such day after the end of the financial year concerned as the Secretary of State may specify; and if it is not paid on or before that day it shall be recoverable in a court of competent jurisdiction.
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Distribution: amending reportsE+W
13(1)Subject to sub-paragraph (6) below, after a local government finance report has been made the Secretary of State 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 Secretary of State shall notify to such representatives of local government as appear to him to be appropriate the general nature of the amendments which he proposes to make.
(4)The report shall be laid before the House of Commons.
(5)As soon as is reasonably practicable after the report is laid before the House of Commons, the Secretary of State 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 House of Commons, the Secretary of State may not make a subsequent amending report under this paragraph in relation to the same local government finance report.
14(1)As soon as is reasonably practicable after an amending report made under paragraph 13 above has been approved by resolution of the House of Commons, the Secretary of State 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 Secretary of State 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 House of Commons.
(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.
[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 [Welsh Ministers make] 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)As soon as is reasonably practicable after the amending report is [approved by resolution of] the Assembly, [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 [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 [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.]
15(1)This paragraph applies where a calculation (the relevant calculation) is made under paragraph 14(1) or (2) [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 Secretary of State 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 Secretary of State determines with the Treasury’s consent; 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 Secretary of State.
(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 Secretary of State 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) [or 14A(2)] above, the calculation under paragraph 11(3) [or 11B(3)] above or, where a further calculation has been made under paragraph 11(4) [or 11B(5)] above, that further calculation;
(b)in relation to a calculation made under paragraph 14(2) [or 14A(4)] above, the calculation made under paragraph 14(1) [or 14A(2)] above.]
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[Source of payments by Welsh MinistersE+W
16E+WSums 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.]
RecoveryE+W
16Where 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.
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