Article 2 I1

In relation to the functions mentioned in paragraph (2) below, the costs of which fall to be taken into account on the exercise of the power to fix the fees to which paragraph (3) below applies, the following matter, namely, any deficit incurred before the exercise of the relevant power, is hereby specified for the purposes of section 102(4) of the Finance (No. 2) Act 1987 as one which may be taken into account in determining those costs.

The said functions are those of the Secretary of State, the inspectors and F1the Committee for the Protection of Animals Used for Scientific Purposes under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986^f1.

This paragraph applies to fees payable under section 8 of that Act.