Paragraph 42

in paragraph (1), for “paragraphs (2) to (4)”, substitute “paragraphs (2) and (3)”; and

for paragraphs (3) to (4)^f1, substitute—

“(3)

If the fire and rescue authority are satisfied that payment of the periodical contributions is causing, or is likely to cause, financial hardship they may consent to the discontinuance of payment for such period as they think fit.”.