99.Section 33 makes provision for certain expenditure which arises as a result of the introduction of the Act to be met by monies provided by Parliament. The expenditure concerned includes expenses incurred by the Secretary of State under the Act; increases in expenditure under other enactments which are attributable to the provisions of the Act, and expenditure incurred by the Audit Commission in discharging its functions under the Act, which is to be met in part by grant.
100.In the case of the Audit Commission, section 33 makes specific provision for the National Assembly for Wales to also make grants to the Audit Commission in respect of expenditure it incurs under the Act.
Commentary on Sections Part III: General Section 33: Finance