Commentary on Sections Overview Section 106 Arrangements for payments
281.This section allows for payment arrangements to be made in order to compensate communications providers for the costs of adhering to the provisions of the code of practice or any agreements. It is consistent with similar provisions in the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (sections 24 and 52 of that Act).
282.Subsection (1) puts a duty on the Secretary of State to set up arrangements for paying an appropriate contribution of the costs incurred by communications providers acting in accordance with the code of practice or any agreements.
283.Subsection (2) clarifies that the Secretary of State may make arrangements for payments to be made out of money provided by Parliament.