An MDC may, with the consent of the Mayor, give financial assistance to any person.
Financial assistance under this section may be given in any form.
Financial assistance under this section may, in particular, be given by way of—
grants,
loans,
guarantee or indemnity,
investment, or
incurring expenditure for the benefit of the person assisted.
Financial assistance under this section may be given on such terms and conditions as the MDC giving it considers appropriate (including provision for repayment, with or without interest).