The Act – Section by Section Part 2 – Fire and Rescue Services Chapter 8 – Central supervision and support Sections 43 and 44 – Inspectors of Fire and Rescue Authorities and functions of Inspectors of Fire and Rescue Authorities
65.Section 43 sets out the arrangements for appointing inspectors of relevant authorities.
66.Section 44 allows the Scottish Ministers to call for reports from inspectors on the general performance of relevant authorities and on how they are carrying out their functions under the Act. The Scottish Ministers are required to lay a copy of any report submitted on the state and efficiency of relevant authorities generally before Parliament.