21Restructuring deposit takers or insurance companiesU.K.
(1)A subsidy for restructuring an ailing or insolvent deposit taker or insurance company is prohibited by this section unless the conditions in subsections (2) to (4) are met.
(2)The condition in this subsection is that—
(a)the subsidy is given on the basis of a restructuring plan, and
(b)the public authority giving the subsidy is satisfied that the restructuring plan—
(i)is credible, and
(ii)is likely to restore long-term viability.
(3)The condition in this subsection is that the beneficiary of the subsidy, its shareholders, its creditors or the business group to which the beneficiary belongs—
(a)have contributed significantly to the restructuring costs from their own resources, or
(b)have a contractual obligation to do so.
(4)The condition in this subsection is that the public authority giving the subsidy has been or reasonably expects to be properly remunerated for the subsidy.
Commencement Information
I1S. 21 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 91
I2S. 21 in force at 4.1.2023 by S.I. 2022/1359, reg. 2