Part 2Fire and rescue services

Chapter 8Central supervision and support

Fire and Rescue Framework for Scotland

41Adherence

F1(1)

In carrying out its functions, SFRS must have regard to the framework document.

(2)

Subsections (3) and (4) apply where the Scottish Ministers consider that F2SFRS is failing, or is likely to fail, to act in accordance with the F3framework document.

(3)

The Scottish Ministers may cause an inquiry to be held into the matter.

(4)

Subject to subsection (5), the Scottish Ministers may, for the purpose of securing that F4SFRS acts in accordance with the document, by order require F4SFRS—

(a)

to take; or

(b)

to refrain from taking,

such action as is specified in the order.

(5)

The Scottish Ministers may make an order under subsection (4) only where they consider that it would promote—

(a)

public safety;

(b)

the efficiency and effectiveness of F5SFRS; or

(c)

efficiency and effectiveness in connection with the matters in relation to which F6SFRS has functions.

(6)

Before making an order under subsection (4), the Scottish Ministers shall consult F7SFRS.

F8(7)

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