Part 2Fire and rescue services
F1Chapter 8BInspection
Inspectors of SFRS
43CInquiries under section 43B(1): reports
1
This section applies where an inquiry under section 43B(1) has been completed.
2
The Chief Inspector must give SFRS a report of the inquiry.
3
If a report given to SFRS under subsection (2) relates to a matter mentioned in section 43B(3)(a) or (b), the Chief Inspector must—
a
as soon as is reasonably practicable after giving the report to SFRS, give the Scottish Ministers a copy of the report, and
b
give the Scottish Ministers any other information relating to the inquiry that they may request.
4
If a report given to SFRS under subsection (2) does not relate to a matter mentioned in section 43B(3)(a) or (b), the Chief Inspector—
a
may give the Scottish Ministers a copy of the report if the Chief Inspector thinks fit,
b
may give the Scottish Ministers any other information in relation to the report that the Chief Inspector thinks fit,
c
must give the Scottish Ministers any information relating to the inquiry that the Scottish Ministers may request.
5
The Chief Inspector must lay before the Scottish Parliament a copy of a report given to the Scottish Ministers under subsection (3)(a).
Pt. 2 Ch. 8B inserted (1.1.2013 for specified purposes, 1.4.2013 so far as not already in force) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), ss. 119, 129(2); S.S.I. 2012/333, art. 2, Sch. (with Sch. 2 paras. 2(11)3); S.I. 2013/51, art. 2