Commentary on provisions of the Act Grants Section 56: Grants for affected communities and businesses etc
Section 56 allows the Secretary of State to pays grants to contribute to the funding of activities or projects for the benefit of communities, businesses and the environment in areas that are, or are likely to be, affected by the works authorised by this Act or works in connection with a Bill or proposed Bill for a high speed railway connecting to Phase One of High Speed 2.
	Subsections (4) and (5) give the Secretary of State the power to determine the amounts payable and conditions that may be attached to the grant. Subsection (6) allows the Secretary of State to delegate the functions set out in subsections (4) and (5) to another person.