(1)The Secretary of State may make grants to a National Park authority for such purposes, of such amounts and on such terms and conditions as he thinks fit.
(2)Before determining the amount of any grant which he proposes to make to a National Park authority under this section, or the purpose for which it is to be made, the Secretary of State shall consult, according to whether the relevant Park is in England or in Wales, either [F1Natural England] or the Countryside Council for Wales.
(3)The consent of the Treasury shall be required for the making of a grant under this section.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 72(2) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 11 para. 144; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)