Part 1New arrangements for the provision of probation services

Functions of the Secretary of State

6Power to make grants for probation purposes etc

1

The Secretary of State may make payments (other than payments falling to be made in pursuance of arrangements under section 3(2))—

a

to a probation trust; or

b

towards expenditure incurred by any other person for any purpose falling within the probation purposes.

2

Payments under this section may be made on conditions (which may require repayment in specified circumstances).