SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3Relationships between NCA and other agencies

Part 3Assistance within the UK

Directed assistance by NCA: Scotland

12(1)The Scottish Ministers may direct the Director General to provide specified assistance to the Police Service of Scotland.

(2)A direction may be given under this paragraph only if—

(a)it appears to the Scottish Ministers that it is appropriate for the Police Service to receive directed assistance from the Director General; and

(b)the Secretary of State consents to the direction.