Distribution of Lottery Funds

8Reallocation of funds

1

After section 29 of the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 (c. 39) (variation of percentages for allocation of funds) insert—

29AReallocation of funds

1

This section applies where money is—

a

allocated for a purpose under section 22(3), and

b

held for distribution by a body under section 23.

2

The Secretary of State may by order provide for the money to be held for distribution by a different body specified in the order (without altering the purpose for which the money is allocated).

3

Before making an order under this section the Secretary of State shall consult—

a

each body mentioned in the order,

b

the National Assembly for Wales,

c

the Scottish Ministers,

d

the Northern Ireland Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure, and

e

such other persons (if any) as he thinks appropriate.

2

In section 24 of that Act (payments from Distribution Fund) after “section 23” insert “or in an order under section 29A”.

3

In section 60(2) of that Act (orders and regulations: affirmative resolution) after paragraph (a) (and before the word “or” immediately after that paragraph) insert—

aa

section 29A,