Part 2Functions of fire and rescue authorities
Assistance in discharge of functions
I1I214Directions as to reinforcement schemes
1
This section applies if—
a
a fire and rescue authority has asked one or more other fire and rescue authorities to agree to the making, variation or revocation of a reinforcement scheme,
b
the authorities are unable to agree to the making, terms, variation or revocation of the scheme, and
c
one of the authorities asks the Secretary of State to act under this section.
2
The Secretary of State may direct the authorities concerned—
a
to make a reinforcement scheme in the terms specified in the direction;
b
to make one or more specified variations to a reinforcement scheme;
c
to revoke a reinforcement scheme.
3
Before giving a direction under subsection (2) the Secretary of State—
a
must give both (or all) the authorities concerned an opportunity to make representations to him;
b
may cause an inquiry to be held.