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.
F36(1)A joint scheme may be modified by the bodies participating in the scheme, but if any such modifications—U.K.
(a)in the opinion of the Secretary of State, substantially alter the nature or purposes of the scheme,
(b)alter the area within the United Kingdom to which the scheme applies,
(c)increase the maximum amount of money which may be distributed under section 25(1) in any year under the scheme,
(d)vary the proportions in which the money to be distributed under section 25(1) under the scheme is attributable to each of the bodies participating in the scheme, or
(e)extend the duration of the scheme,
the scheme shall not have effect with those modifications unless the Secretary of State makes an order under paragraph 2(1) or, as the case may require, gives his approval under paragraph 2(2) in relation to the scheme as so modified.
(2)In determining for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) whether the case requires an order under paragraph 2(1) or approval under paragraph 2(2), paragraph 4 shall be disregarded.]
Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 3A para. 6 inserted (2.7.1998) by 1998 c. 22, s. 12(3), Sch. 3.