Somerset House Act 1984 (c. 21)

(1) Subject to the provisions of this section, the [ F1 Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government ] may grant a lease of any part of Somerset House for such period as he thinks fit. (2) Any lease under this section of the part of Somerset House known as the Fine Rooms shall be on terms requiring their use for artistic or cultural purposes with provision for public access, whether on payment or otherwise. (3) In determining whether, and on what terms, to lease any part of Somerset House the Secretary of State shall have regard to the architectural importance of the building and to the preservation of public access to its courtyard. Textual Amendments F1 Words in s. 1(1) substituted (7.5.2008) by Transfer of Functions (Miscellaneous) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1034) , art. 1(2) , Sch. para. 3 Modifications etc. (not altering text) C1 S. 1 transfer of functions (7.5.2008) by Transfer of Functions (Miscellaneous) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1034) , arts. 1(2) , 4