Part II Central Supervision, Direction and Facilities
Functions of Secretary of State
47 Grants for capital expenditure.
1
The Secretary of State may make grants in respect of capital expenditure incurred (or to be incurred) for police purposes by—
a
police authorities for areas other than the metropolitan police district, and
b
the F1Metropolitan Police Authority.
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.
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Any grant by virtue of subsection (1)(b) shall be paid to the Greater London Authority.
5
Where the Greater London Authority receives a grant under this section, it shall forthwith account for the grant to the Metropolitan Police Authority and pay it over to that Authority.