Part IIPolice (Scotland)

56Expenditure in safeguarding national security

After section 32 of the 1967 Act there shall be inserted—

32AGrants for expenditure on safeguarding national security

1

The Secretary of State may make grants in respect of expenditure incurred (or to be incurred) by a police authority or joint police committee in connection with safeguarding national security.

2

Grants under this section may be made either unconditionally or subject to conditions.

3

The Secretary of State shall exercise his powers under this section only with the approval of the Treasury.