Paragraph 17

The Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Communications Data) Order 2003^f1 is amended as follows.

In Part 1 of Schedule 2 (individuals in additional public authorities that may acquire all types of communications data), for the words “A joint Board constituted by an administration scheme under section 36 of the Fire Services Act 1947 or section 147 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973” substitute “A joint fire and rescue board constituted by an amalgamation scheme under section 2 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5) or a joint fire and rescue board within the meaning of section 5 of that Act”.

In Part 2 of Schedule 2 (individuals in the public authorities specified in Part 1 that may only acquire certain types of communications data), for the words “A joint Board constituted by an administration scheme under section 36 of the Fire Services Act 1947 or section 147 of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973” substitute “A joint fire and rescue board constituted by an amalgamation scheme under section 2 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 5) or a joint fire and rescue board within the meaning of section 5 of that Act”.