Civil Defence functions
3.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) below, it shall be the function of every police authority to train and to equip for civil defence the police force maintained by them and the special constables appointed for the area for which the police force is maintained.
(2) In pursuance of the functions conferred by paragraph (1) above, a shelter shall be provided only to such extent as is necessary for enabling the control of such police forces and special constables to be carried on in war conditions.
(3) In carrying out the functions conferred on them by this regulation, a police authority shall comply with any direction given from time to time by the Scottish Ministers.