Paragraph 87 I1I2

Section 4 (designation and reports of head of paid service) is amended as follows.

In subsection (4) after paragraph (aa) (as inserted by paragraph 62(2) of Schedule 1) insert—

“(ab)

in the case of the London Fire Commissioner, to the Commissioner;”.

After subsection (5B) (as inserted by paragraph 62(3) of Schedule 1) insert—

“(5C)

It shall be the duty of the London Fire Commissioner to consider any report under this section by the head of the Commissioner's paid service and to do so no later than three months after the Commissioner is sent a copy of the report.”

In subsection (6)(a) for “and a fire and rescue authority created by an order under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004” (as inserted by paragraph 62(4) of Schedule 1) substitute “, a fire and rescue authority created by an order under section 4A of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 and the London Fire Commissioner”.