# Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, Paragraph 5: Decision by Secretary of State


(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary of State may, in making an order under section 4A, give effect to the proposal for the order with such modifications as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.
(2) If paragraph 1(2) applies to the proposal, the Secretary of State may not in response to the proposal make an order under section 4A which is not combined with an order under section 4H.
(3) Before making an order which gives effect to the proposal for the order with modifications, the Secretary of State must consult the following on the modifications—
(a) the relevant police and crime commissioner;
(b) each relevant local authority.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/21/schedule/A1/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fire-and-rescue-services-act-2004/schedule-A1/paragraph-5
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