(1)The Secretary of State may, in relation to any costs incurred by a local authority in discharging their duty under section 61(1) above—
(a)defray such costs to such extent as he considers appropriate in any particular case;
(b)defray a proportion to be determined by him from time to time of such costs; and
(c)defray or contribute to such costs in accordance with a tariff to be determined by him from time to time.
(2)The Secretary of State may require any person providing secure accommodation to transmit to him, at such times and in such form as he may direct, such particulars as he may require with respect to any costs to which this section applies.
(3)Payments under this section shall be made out of money provided by Parliament.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 61A inserted (3.2.1995) by 1994 c. 33, ss.21, 172(2); S.I. 1995/127, art. 2(1), Sch. 1.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 61A: transfer of functions (20.4.2000) by S.I. 2000/1160, art. 4(1)(2)(f)