This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule.

References to an English inspector are to an inspector appointed under section 28(A1).

References to the inspection function are to the function conferred on the English inspectors by section 28(A3).

References to a person providing services to a fire and rescue authority are to a person providing services, in pursuance of contractual arrangements (but without being employed by a fire and rescue authority), to assist the fire and rescue authority in relation to the exercise of its functions.

“Public authority” includes any person certain of whose functions are functions of a public nature.