SCHEDULES
F2Schedule 3A Joint schemes: supplementary provisions
F1 Authorisation or approval by Secretary of State
Crossheading inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.
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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.
Sch. 3A inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.