Financial assistance by Government

9 New loans.

1

The Secretary of State may make loans of money provided under subsection (2) to—

a

the Corporation, or

b

a company associated with the Corporation,

at any time while the Corporation is wholly owned by the Crown.

2

The Treasury may issue to the Secretary of State out of the National Loans Fund sums required for loans under this section.

3

Loans under this section shall be made on terms which require repayment to the Secretary of State—

a

at such times,

b

by such methods, and

c

with interest paid at such rates and at such times,

as the Secretary of State shall determine from time to time.

4

Sums received by the Secretary of State by virtue of subsection (3) shall be paid into the National Loans Fund.