(1)For the purpose of obtaining information as to the manner in which fire authorities are performing their functions under this Act and as to technical matters relating to those functions, inspectors may be appointed by His Majesty, and the Secretary of State may appoint assistant inspectors and other officers.
(2)The Secretary of State may pay to persons appointed under this section such remuneration as he may with the approval of the [F1Minister for the Civil Service] determine.
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted by virtue of S.I. 1968/1656, arts. 2(1)(e), 3(2)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Reference to this Act to be read as including reference to Fire Precautions Act 1971 (c. 40): ibid., s. 29
S. 24 modified (1.12.1997) by 1997/1840, reg. 10(6)
C2S. 24 extended (1.12.1999) by S.I. 1999/1877, regs. 1, 17, Sch. para. 10(6)