Part 1The Civil Nuclear Industry
Chapter 5Miscellaneous provisions relating to nuclear industry
79Expenditure on nuclear related matters
1
There may be paid, out of money provided by Parliament, any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State, with the consent of the Treasury, under or as a result of—
a
any option under which he or his nominee may acquire an undertaking or property from a British Energy company; or
b
any agreement entered into for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of such an option, or of continuing or modifying their effect.
2
In this section “British Energy company” has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Electricity (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2003 (c. 9).