Part 8Architecture and the built environment

Financial assistance

I194Architecture and the built environment: financial assistance

1

The Secretary of State may give financial assistance to a person for a purpose which appears to the Secretary of State to be connected with the promotion of education or high standards in, or understanding or appreciation of—

a

architecture, or

b

the design, management or maintenance of the built environment.

2

Financial assistance under this section may be given in such form as the Secretary of State thinks fit and in particular may be given by—

a

making grants (whether or not repayable) or loans;

b

giving guarantees;

c

incurring expenditure;

d

providing services, staff or equipment.

3

Financial assistance under this section may be given subject to conditions imposed by the Secretary of State or the Treasury.

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5

“The built environment” includes—

a

any structure or area built or designed for human use (such as squares, parks and recreation areas);

b

any area available for public use which is in the vicinity of such a structure or within or in the vicinity of such an area.