(1)This section applies if a protection provider requests assistance from a public authority in connection with the making of arrangements under section 82(1) or the implementation, variation or cancellation of such arrangements.
(2)The public authority must take reasonable steps to provide the assistance requested.
(3)“Public authority” includes any person certain of whose functions are of a public nature but does not include—
(a)a court or tribunal,
(b)either House of Parliament or a person exercising functions in connection with proceedings in Parliament, or
(c)the Scottish Parliament or a person exercising functions in connection with proceedings in the Scottish Parliament.