Paragraph 1
(1)
In relation to each billing authority there shall be calculated for a financial year the amount described in paragraphs 2 to 7 below.
(2)
From the amount described in paragraph 2 there shall be deducted the amounts described in paragraphs 3 to 7, provided that a deduction shall be made of the amount described in paragraph 6 only if the billing authority has made proper arrangements for securing economy, efficiency and effectiveness in relation to the collection of non-domestic rates.
(3)
The amount calculated under sub-paragraph (2) shall be the billing authority’s non-domestic rating contribution for the year.