18 General cover for compensation by virtue of ss 7 to 10
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Cover for compensation

18  General cover for compensation by virtue of ss 7 to 10

(1)     In the case of any occurrence [or event] in respect of which one or more persons incur liability by virtue of section 7, [7B,] 8, 9 or 10 of this Act or by virtue of any relevant foreign law made for purposes corresponding to those of any of those sections, but [subject to subsections (1C) to (4B)] and to sections 17(3)(b) and 21(1) of this Act, there shall be made available out of moneys provided by Parliament such sums as, when aggregated—

(a)     with any funds required by, or by any relevant foreign law made for purposes corresponding to those of, section 19(1) of this Act to be available for the purpose of satisfying claims [of that category] in respect of that occurrence [or event] against any licensee or relevant foreign operator; and

(b)     in the case of a claim by virtue of any such foreign law, with any relevant foreign contributions towards the satisfaction of claims in respect of that occurrence [or event][; and

(c)     in the case of an occurrence [or event] in respect of which the Authority incurs liability, with any amounts

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