Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3A inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
Textual Amendments
F2Crossheading inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
F32(1)Where the maximum amount of money which could be distributed under section 25(1) under a particular joint scheme in any year exceeds £15 million, the joint scheme shall not have effect unless the Secretary of State makes an order authorising the scheme.
(2)Where the maximum amount of money which could be distributed under section 25(1) under a particular joint scheme in any year does not exceed the amount for the time being specified in sub-paragraph (1), the joint scheme shall not have effect unless the Secretary of State gives his written approval.
(3)In determining for the purposes of this Schedule the maximum amount of money which may be distributed under section 25(1) in any year under a joint scheme, any administrative expenses incurred in distributing such money under the scheme shall be brought into account.
(4)The Secretary of State shall only—
(a)make an order under sub-paragraph (1) authorising a joint scheme, or
(b)give his approval under sub-paragraph (2) to a joint scheme,
on an application made for the purpose by the bodies proposing to participate in the joint scheme.
(5)The Secretary of State may by order amend sub-paragraph (1) so as to increase the amount for the time being specified in that sub-paragraph.
Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 3A para. 2 inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.