5 (f) the conditions upon which the dependants of an ex-political prisoner, detainee or restrictee of a deceased ex-political political prisoner, detainee or restrictee may qualify for assistance; (g) the nature and amount of the benefits to be granted or paid under any scheme and the circumstances in which and the persons to whom such benefits shall or may be granted or paid and the manner in which they shall be granted or paid; (h) the provision of technical or vocational training or of any other training necessary for assisting ex-political prisoners, detainees or restrictees in acquiring such skills as the Minister considers appropriate; (i) the reduction, suspension or withdrawal of any benefit granted or paid under any scheme; (j) the maintenance of records in respect of any benefits granted or paid to any expolitical prisoner, detainee or restrictee under any scheme; (k) any other matter whatsoever for which, in the opinion of the Minister, it is necessary or desirable to make provision in order to give effect to this Act or any scheme. (5) Without derogation from section 21 of the Interpretation Act [Chapter 1:01], a statutory instrument in terms of subsection (1) may provide for different benefits to be granted or paid to different categories of ex-political prisoners, detainees or restrictees: Provided that no statutory instrument shall discriminate between ex-political prisoners, detainees and restrictees on the ground of race, tribe, place of origin, political opinion, colour or gender. (6) Before establishing, amending or abolishing any scheme in terms of this section, the Minister shall obtain the approval of the Minister responsible for finance. 8 Holding of Fund (1) All the Fund not immediately required for the purpose of the Fund may be invested in such manner moneys received on behalf of the Fund shall be paid into a banking account and no moneys shall be withdrawn therefrom except by means of cheques signed by such persons as are authorized in that behalf by the Minister. (2) Moneys ofas the Minister, in consultation with the Board and with the approval of the Minister responsible for finance, may determine. 9 Payments out of Fund The Minister may authorise payments from the Fund for— (a) the remuneration and allowances of members of the Board; and (b) the costs of establishing and maintaining the Fund. 10 Accounts and audit of Fund (1) Proper books of accounts and other books and records in relation thereto shall be kept in which shall be recorded all the financial transactions of the Fund. (2) The financial year of the Fund shall be the period of twelve months ending on the 31st December in each year.