The Fire and Rescue Services (National Framework) (Wales) Order 2005
Section 21 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004 requires the National Assembly for Wales to prepare a Fire and Rescue National Framework, which must set out priorities and objectives for fire and rescue authorities and may provide guidance. Fire and rescue authorities must have regard to the Framework in carrying out their functions. Section 21(6) of the Act provides that the Framework only has effect when given effect by the Assembly by order. Article 2 of this Order gives effect to the Fire and Rescue National Framework (Wales) 2005. Copies of the Framework may be obtained from the Social Justice and Regeneration Department, the National Assembly for Wales, Cathays Park, Cardiff. It is also available on the Assembly website: http://www.housing.wales.gov.uk/.