[F11EDuty as to researchE+W
In exercising functions in relation to the health service, the Secretary of State must [F2facilitate or otherwise] promote—
(a)research on matters relevant to the health service, and
(b)the use in the health service of evidence obtained from research.]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 1E inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 6, 306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)