(1)The Secretary of State may, out of money provided by Parliament, make grants to relevant undertakers [F1, water supply licensees and sewerage licensees] for the purpose of defraying or contributing towards any losses they may sustain by reason of compliance with directions given under section 208 below in the interests of national security.
(2)The approval of the Treasury shall be required for the making of grants under this section.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 152(1) substituted (1.4.2016) by Water Act 2014 (c. 21), s. 94(3), Sch. 7 para. 102; S.I. 2016/465, art. 2(m), Sch. 1 para. 1(r) (with Sch. 2) (as amended (22.3.2017) by S.I. 2017/462, art. 16)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 152: certain functions exercisable concurrently with the Secretary of State (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch. 1