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23.—(1) In performing its duty under section 2(1)(c) or (d), a general Category 1 responder must have regard to the activities of voluntary organisations which carry on activities –
(a)in the area in which the functions of that general Category 1 responder are exercisable; and
(b)which are relevant in an emergency.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), a voluntary organisation carries on activities which are relevant in an emergency if it carries on activities for the purpose of –
(a)preventing an emergency;
(b)reducing, controlling or mitigating the effects of an emergency; or
(c)taking other action in connection with an emergency.
(3) For the purposes of paragraph (2), it is immaterial if the voluntary organisation also carries on activities for other purposes.
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