Section 72 National Park grant.
England and Wales
The Secretary of State may make grants to a National Park authority for such purposes, of such amounts and on such terms and conditions as he thinks fit.
Before determining the amount of any grant which he proposes to make to a National Park authority F1in Wales under this section, or the purpose for which it is to be made, the Secretary of State shall consultF2, according to whether the relevant Park is in England or in Wales, either F3Natural England or F4the Natural Resources Body for Wales.
The consent of the Treasury shall be required for the making of a grant under this section.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 72(2) inserted (E.) (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(l), Sch. 22 para. 11(1)(a)
- F2
Words in s. 72(2) omitted (E.) (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(l), Sch. 22 para. 11(1)(b)
- F3
Words in s. 72(2) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 11 para. 144; S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)
- F4
Words in s. 72(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 376 (with Sch. 7)