Paragraph 1

In regulation 24 (normal daily period of duty) for paragraphs (2) to (4) substitute—

“(2)

As far as the exigencies of duty permit, a shift shall consist of one continuous period.

(3)

Where in one day a member is on duty for a continuous period of 5 hours or more, time for refreshment shall, as far as the exigencies of duty permit, be allowed in accordance with the Table below.

Table

Number of hours	Refreshment time
Less than 6 hours	30 minutes
6 hours or more, but less than 7 hours	35 minutes
7 hours or more, but less than 8 hours	40 minutes
8 hours or more, but less than 9 hours	45 minutes
9 hours or more, but less than 10 hours	50 minutes
10 hours or more	60 minutes

(4)

Where a shift consists of two periods amounting in total to 5 hours or more and the member does not travel to and from his home between those periods, an interval for refreshment and rest shall normally be included at the beginning or end of one of them.”.