Sch 4 para 18
(1) The Secretary of State may make— (a) such annual payments to the Commission as he thinks appropriate in respect of the performance by it of functions to which sub-paragraph (2) applies, and (b) such other payments to the Commission as he thinks appropriate in respect of the performance by it of functions to which sub-paragraph (3) applies. (2) This sub-paragraph applies to— (a) any functions exercisable by virtue of a direction under section 58 in relation to Strategic Health Authorities, Primary Care Trusts or NHS trusts, and (b) such other of the Commission's functions as may be prescribed. (3) This sub-paragraph applies to any functions exercisable by virtue of a direction under section 58 in relation to— (a) Special Health Authorities, or (b) bodies mentioned in section 58(3) or (4) or section 60. (4) Before deciding the amount of any payment under this paragraph the Secretary of State must take account of any income received by the Commission from any other source. (5) Payments under this paragraph may be made— (a) at such times, and (b) subject to such conditions (if any), as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.